An Inspector Calls Act 1 questions
When is the play set? ️️The play is set in 1912, in Brumley, England right before WW1.
From the initial stage directions, how do we know that the Birlings have an affluent lifestyle? ️️In
the first paragraph the scene is in a fairly prosperous home. ...
When is the play set? ✔️✔️The play is set in 1912, in Brumley, England right before WW1.
From the initial stage directions, how do we know that the Birlings have an affluent lifestyle? ✔️✔️In
the first paragraph the scene is in a fairly prosperous home. It describes the furniture as good and
expensive furniture, including leather chairs; they don't necessarily show good taste, but are expensive.
Quote how the lighting is described at first, then when the inspector arrives. ✔️✔️Initially it was dark,
and then when the inspector arrives, the fireplace is lit, and light enters the room, just as the inspector
brings light to the conversation, metaphorically speaking.
Who is a 'heavy-looking, rather portentous man in his middle fifties'? ✔️✔️Mr. Birling is a heavy man
in his middle fifties.
Who is 'not quite at ease, half-shy, half-assertive'? ✔️✔️Eric
Who is 'very pleased with life'? ✔️✔️Sheila
Who is 'very much the easy well-bred young man-about-town'? ✔️✔️Gerald Croft
How is Mrs Birling described? ✔️✔️She is described as about 50, a cold woman and her husband's
social superior.
What are they celebrating? ✔️✔️They are celebrating Gerald and Sheila's engagement
Name the maid. ✔️✔️Edna
What type of businessman does Mr Birling think he is? ✔️✔️A hard headed business man who takes
risks and knows what to do.
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