Whether you're beginning your GCSE English Literature journey or gearing up for your final exams, the "An Inspector Calls" Revision Guide by EHS Masterclass is your key to unlocking top grades and mastering this classic play.
Discover the intricate world of the Birling family and Inspector Goole and learn how to navigate the complexities of J.B. Priestley's powerful social commentary.
Overview of "An Inspector Calls"
This comprehensive guide offers a detailed summary of each act, helping you to understand the plot and how Priestley intertwines themes of social responsibility, class conflict and the consequences of our actions.
The Characters
Discover more about the play’s major characters, including Arthur Birling, Sheila Birling and Inspector Goole and learn how these characters develop throughout the narrative and the roles they play in conveying Priestley's message of social responsibility.
You'll also gain insight into the minor characters and their significance in highlighting the play's moral and social messages.
Setting the Scene
Understand the importance of the 1912 setting and how Priestley uses this historical context to enhance the themes and tension within the play. Explore key locations such as the Birling family home and discover how these settings contribute to the play's dramatic impact.
Themes
Revise the central themes of "An Inspector Calls," such as social responsibility, generational conflict, and the illusion of respectability and find out how they are developed through the plot, characters and setting.
Key Quotes and How to Use Them
In this section, you'll find a selection of significant quotes from each act, complete with context and explanations as well as information on how to use quotes effectively in your essays and exams to support your analysis and interpretations.
GCSE English Literature Revision and Exam Tips
Offering practical advice on effective study habits and revision strategies, time management and how to tackle different types of questions, this section will help you to prepare for and feel more confident before and during your exams.
Why Choose EHS Masterclass?
Tailored specificially for GCSE students, this guide covers all the key aspects of "An Inspector Calls," ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the play and will help you interpret the text and develop your critical thinking skills. In addition, it offers practical advice and techniques to help you put your idea down on paper and succeed in your exams.
Also available from EHS Masterclass:
A Christmas Carol Revision Guide
A Christmas Carol: Exam Questions & Essay Plans
AQA GCSE English Language: Paper 1
AQA GCSE English Language: Paper 2
AQA GCSE English Language Revision Bundle: Paper 1 & Paper 2
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