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'An Inspector Calls' was written by J B Priestley.
English dramatist J.B. Priestley.
Although it is set in 1912, Priestley wrote the play in 1945
In "An Inspector Calls," Priestley uses various methods to highlight selfishness, such as the character of Mr. Birling prioritizing profits over people, the family's lack of empathy towards Eva Smith's plight, and their refusal to accept responsibility for their actions. Additionally, Priestley employs the Inspector as a moral compass to challenge the characters' selfish behavior and hold them accountable for their actions.
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J.B Priestley worte An Inspector Calls in 1945. He used his disdain for Capitalism to show others the wealthy people's faults. J.B Priestley worte An Inspector Calls in 1945. He used his disdain for Capitalism to show others the wealthy people's faults.
The author of the novel "An Inspector Calls" is J.B. Priestley. The play was first performed in 1945 and has since become a classic of British theatre. Priestley’s work explores themes of social responsibility, class division, and moral integrity.
'An Inspector Calls' by J.B. Priestley covers a range of social issues such as class inequality, the abuse of power, responsibility, and the consequences of one's actions on others. The play critiques the selfishness and lack of empathy among the upper class towards the working class during the Edwardian era in England.
J.B. Priestley's political views had a significant impact on his writing. He was a socialist and his works often reflected his belief in social justice, equality, and the need for collective responsibility. His plays, such as "An Inspector Calls," explored social issues and called for a more compassionate and egalitarian society. Priestley's political stance shaped the themes and characters in his writing, providing a critical commentary on the society of his time.
To make the family accept social responsibility. He is also the voice of Priestley expressing his socialist views.
J.B. Priestley set "An Inspector Calls" in the past (1912) to highlight the contrasts between pre-World War I society and the post-war world, emphasizing the consequences of individual actions on a collective level. This setting allowed him to explore themes of class, responsibility, and social change in a thought-provoking manner.
It is basically about the recurrence of time ie. time repeating itself ( shown in priestley's an inspector calls)