An inspector calls
Mr Birling is in his mid 50's but it doesn't say in the play! :-)
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"An Inspector Calls" is a thought-provoking play by J.B. Priestley that explores themes of social responsibility and the consequences of one's actions. Eric Birling is a complex character who symbolizes the younger generation's potential for change and growth. His behavior and actions throughout the play serve as a reflection of the moral decay present in the society Priestley criticizes.
well the actor should reflect the ideas in the book. someone who can portray a 'black sheep' as Eric is meant " be in the family. i would suggest Robert Pattinson. i am not a twilight fan but i think he would be good at this. hope this helps xxx :)
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play by ear.
Child's Play
J.B Priestly uses dramatic devices in several ways throughout act 1 of an inspector calls. most of these points i have found in act 1, are of the obvious, however they require depths of analysis, to reach the full potential whilst answering this question. we are doing this as an essay question at the moment in english.
J.B. Priestley presents Birling's house as opulent and luxurious, emphasizing the upper-class status of the family. The grandeur of the setting serves to underscore the characters' attitudes of entitlement and superiority. As the play progresses, the house also becomes a symbol of the characters' privilege and the façade they maintain to hide their secrets and flaws.
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When Eva Smith is presented to the audience by the Inspector, she is immediately shown to be the victim of the play. The Inspector highlights and describes how each of the members of the Birling family including Gerlad Croft has used Eva Smith and bought not but pain and sadness. The Inspector shows that each character has victimized her and that each of them has a part to play and a partly responsible for her death. The Inspector soon shows us that he thinks she is a victim as he describes her as "A pretty, lively sort of girl, who never did anybody any harm." The used of the adjective ''pretty'' creates a really intense sympathy towards Eva Smith which could connote that she was a really welcoming innocent low class statues. The Inspector tries to make each family member, including Gerald Croft, guilty for how they have treated Eva Smith. This is because Eva Smith in this play was representing the lower class working people and shows clearly how much they had to go through because of the rich, in this case the Birlings and Crofts.
Sheila Birling changes from a naive, self-centered young woman at the beginning of the play to a more mature and socially conscious individual by the end. She learns to take responsibility for her actions and shows empathy towards others, especially towards Eva Smith. Sheila's transformation is symbolized by her willingness to accept blame for her part in Eva's death and her commitment to change her behavior in the future.