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An Inspector Calls

Part of English Literature

  • An Inspector Calls

    • Plot summary - CCEA

      An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley centres on Inspector Goole’s interrogation of the Birling family, following the death of a young girl called Eva Smith. Are they to blame?

    • Plot summary quiz

      Revise and learn about the plot in An Inspector Calls by J B Priestly with this activity.

    • Characters - CCEA

      The main characters in An Inspector Calls are the Birling family, Gerald Croft and Inspector Goole. The Inspector’s investigation aims to teach each character a lesson.

    • Characters activity

      Revise and learn about the characters of An Inspector Calls by J B Priestly with this activity.

    • Themes - CCEA

      A theme is an idea that runs throughout a text. In An Inspector Calls, the themes of social responsibility, age, gender and class are explored.

    • Themes quiz

      Revise and learn about the themes of An Inspector Calls by J B Priestly with this activity.

    • Form, structure and language - CCEA

      An Inspector Calls is a play - this has an impact on its language and structure. The dialogue is believable and fast moving and the play is structured so that each act grabs the audience's attention.

    • Form, structure and language quiz

      Revise and learn about the form, structure and language of An Inspector Calls by J B Priestly with this activity.

    • Sample question - CCEA

      If you have worked through the study guides in this section, you will have an understanding of the context, plot, themes and characters in An Inspector Calls.

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