The language used in the play is natural dialogue; it is straightforward plain speaking English. The play presents a short passage of time it is a breakdown of actions rather than an interpretation of the action.

The themes of the play centre on class difference, lies, jealousy, guilt and disbelief.

The scene is set in the Birling’s dining room, which is lavishly decorated with big chunky bookcases and solid furniture, giving the impression that the Birling’s are upper class people

“One Eva Smith has gone- but there are still millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us, with their lives, their hopes and fears, their suffering and chance of happiness, all intertwined with our lives, and what we think and say and do. We don’t live alone. We are all members of one body. We are responsible for each other. And I tell you that the time will soon come when, if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish. Goodnight.” P56

The dramatic speech made by the inspector before he leaves is very powerful, it conveys JB Priestly’s ideas. It leaves the family submissive and wondering hesitating at first then angry with each other.

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