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Inspector Calls - Language & Structure
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What form is An Inspector Calls written in? | a play - meant to be seen & heard |
| Which 3 genres is An Inspector Calls? | well-made, morality, crime thriller |
| What is a 'well-made' play? | a play with an intricate & complex plot where the action builds to a climax, usually influenced by events that take place before the play |
| Why is An Inspector Calls a 'well-made' play? | the events are all influenced by what happened to Eva Smith before the play takes place |
| What is the effect of a 'well-made play'? | it allows the author to manipulate the audience |
| What is the plot twist at the end? | the characters are unsure if the Inspector existed at all |
| What is a 'morality play'? | a play that teaches the audience a lesson (usually about the 7 deadly sins) |
| Why is An Inspector Calls a 'morality' play? | all of the Birlings and Gerald Croft commit crimes which are similar to the seven deadly sins |
| What is the effect of a 'morality play'? | teaches the audience a series of lessons that relate to his beliefs about social responsibility, age, gender and class |
| What is a 'crime thriller'? | a gripping tale based around a crime |
| Why is An Inspector Calls a 'crime thriller'? | the action centres around the suicide of Eva Smith but all characters become suspects |
| What is the effect of a 'crime thriller'? | encourages the audience to become involved in the events of the play (e.g. guess who is to blame) |
| How many acts are in An Inspector Calls? | 3 |
| What happens at the end of each act? | a cliff-hanger |
| Why is a dramatic pause used at the end of Act One when the Inspector says to Sheila and Gerald 'Well?' | creates a dramatic cliff-hanger at the end of the act |
| Why is repetition used when Eric says "He could. He could have kept her on"? | shows that Eric is a little uncertain of himself, he hesitates and then repeats himself |
| Why are gasps & interruptions used? | to add to the drama, show panic and fear |
| What do stage directions help with? | makes it clear to the actor how the line should be delivered (e.g. bitterly) |
| The audience know what the characters don't. What is this dramatic technique called? | dramatic irony |
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