What's significant about the timing of the door bell and the stage direction 'sharp ring'
Mr Birling is praising individualism but he is cut off loudly and suddenly by the inspector's arrival.
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Why is Mr Birling happy about the engagement? How does that link to his personality?
He sees it as a business deal and good for the family's social status. He is a caricature of a capitalist, all he thinks about is profit.
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Which quotes show that Sheila is childish and immature?
"Yes, go on, Mummy" - "I'm sorry, Daddy"
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Who fought for women to have the vote?
Suffragettes
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Priestly uses Mr. Birling's incorrect predictions to show what about the character?
That he thinks he knows it all but doesn't really have a clue about the world and society. He's a charlatan.
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How were the suffragettes treated by the government?
They were often imprisoned and force-fed when they attempted hunger strikes.
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What is the name of a system where the state seeks to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in need. For example through free healthcare, cheap transport, social housing, and benefits?
A welfare state
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There are three key themes touched on when Sheila says "You're squiffy" - What are they?
Eric's use of alcohol, Young vs Old, Sexism and the internalised sexism of Mrs Birling
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Name three historical events that Mr. Birling is wrong about. - Could one of them be seen as a metaphor?
WWI & WWII, The Great Depression, Strikes ('labour trouble'), The Titanic being 'unsinkable'
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The welfare state and redistribution of wealth are associated with capitalism or socialism?
Socialism
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An Inspector Calls is set in which year? And in which year was it written?
1912 & 1945
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The Labour Party built a welfare state in the UK after the election of which year?