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An Inspector Calls Mind Map – Context & Key Themes - Coggle Diagram
An Inspector Calls Mind Map – Context & Key Themes
J.B. Priestley’s Message/ Authors
Written in 1945, post-WWII
Set in 1912, pre-WWI
Uses dramatic irony
Critique Edwardian values
Gender
1912 Society
Women expected to be submissive and dependent we see this in Shelia protecting her own opinions against Mr. Birling
Shelia's Change
Challenges traditional gender roles
Symbolizes hope and change
Social and Historical Context
1912
Lack of social skills
Ignorance of social responsibility
1945
After 2 world wars
Rise of socialism and welfare state
Founding of NHS
Public more open to social change
Capitalism
Men Strived for captialism
Mr. Birling and Gerald Croft represent this Mr. birling used Shelia's Engagement as a business opportunity
Erics didn't strive for capitalism he strived for equality therefore making Mr. Birling dissapoitned in his son