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Socialism and Capitalism (Intro (Set in 1912 and performed 1945 (audience…
Socialism and Capitalism
Intro
Set in 1912 and performed 1945
audience different to characters
Audience are more cynical and able to judge the ignorance
Characters haven't experienced it yet
Priestly has experienced war [WW1/WW2] and mankinds selfishness
has seen exploitation
wants socialist change [responsibility, care, tolerance] and moral life
1912 opulent capitalist society
emerged from industrial revolution and success of middle class
exploits lower classes
'lower wages and higher stocks'
Point 1
money +class =influence + power
Illustrates sins of upper class
untouchable
believe they are better
Capitalism
Sheila and materialism
Eric and gluttony and lust
Gerald and Mr B and pride, greed and selfishness
Mrs B and aloof upper class pride