J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls I think that this play is very good at getting Priestley points across. After I had read the play it immediately made me think about the way I treat people. This is because in my view the way the message is delivered through the use of the character Inspector Goole, also the harsh reality of the story about the young girl, Eva Smith, and about her committing suicide. This is quite a selfish way to interpret the play and changing your ways, also the play is about not being selfish, looking after each other and working as one body, this is quite ironic. The way the inspector challenges Mr Birling, although Mr Birling is a powerful man. The inspector isn't afraid of who the inspector knows "how do you get on with the chief constable? ...Perhaps I ought to warn you… he's an old friend of mine". This doesn't scare the inspector which appeals to the reader. Also as soon as the inspector walks in the lighting changes from "cosy" to a "harder" light. This shows the presence of the inspector it shows that as soon as he walks in the atmosphere changes. Priestley wrote this play in 1947 but set it in the year 1912 just before the First World War and in the year of the titanic sinking. This technique called distancing. It enables the audience to think about times by reflecting on the past. He uses to help get his point across and also it helps give the impression of Mr Birling being pompous and stupid. This is as he refers to the titanic and calls it "unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable" he also comments on the thought of war, "you'll hear some people saying war is inevitable. And to that I say fidd... ... middle of paper ... ...dramatic purpose. Although the inspector is not a realistic person it doesn't take anything away from the point of the play. After the play I didn't feel that because the inspector wasn't realistic that there wasn't anything to think about I still considered it very real and that it is important to think about personal past experiences and think about your views. I think the way the underlying message is put across is very clear and I think it would have challenged people's thoughts. Priestley's techniques of getting his message a very successful and which makes the message clear and precise. I think this play is very good at getting its message across. Although it isn't as action packed as a modern audience would expect I still think it would be a good play to see and it would definitely help you to change your views.
Criticism in An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley "An Inspector Calls" has been called a play of social criticism. What is being criticised. Explain some of the dramatic techniques which Priestley uses to achieve the play's effects. "An Inspector Calls" has been called a play of social criticism as Priestley condemned the many different injustices that existed in the society between the first and second world wars.
idea, as they had to look down on the play. They used a thrust staging
J. B. Priestly was born in 1894 in Bradford and he died on the 14th of
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is a comedy that has been interpreted in different ways, enabling one to receive multiple experiences of the same story. Due to the content and themes of the play, it can be creatively challenging to producers and their casting strategies. Instead of being a hindrance, I find the ability for one to experiment exciting as people try to discover strategies that best represent entertainment for the audience, as well as the best ways to interpret Shakespeare’s work.
especially for a woman. Even if a woman did get a job they would get
into a little house just big enough to stand in. It gives you a great
upon so many levels. On the surface it is a simple tale of how one man
Birlings, as they find out that they have all played a part in a young
the suicide of Eva Smiths death. The aim of the story is to, try to
I tend to be analytical, as previously mentioned, and supportive of others. Upholding high principles of morality and ethics have made me flourish as I have a lot of empathy towards the needy.
the viewers that it is modern. It is effective to have the play in a
The story of Eva Smith is a dramatic one. JB Priestley is full of good
being with. These qualities are implanted in me via my upbringing, culture, religious belief and life
what I have to offer others. I was able to see the things I don't like about
my rotten attitude even more irresistibly awful. When I am happy, any sort of upbeat,