An Inspector Calls

Ms MacDonald is, once more, joined by Mr Brzezicki to discuss An Inspector Calls in the final podcast of the series. This podcast focuses particularly on the Inspector and the various interpretations and theories surrounding this character.

Ms MacDonald is joined once again by Mr Brzezicki to discuss the importance of genre when analysing An Inspector Calls. This podcast looks at the genre conventions that J. B. Priestley conforms to in the writing of the play alongside the conventions that he expertly augments and manipulates. Discussed throughout this podcast as well is the way in which genre affects our understanding of the individual characters and our first impressions as the curtains are drawn.

Ms MacDonald is joined by Ms Gray and Ms Gelder-Smith as they discuss the behaviour of the key characters in An Inspector Calls. This debate covers Gerald Croft, Eric and Sybil Birling and their culpability in Eva Smith's demise. Contains spoilers!

A discussion about the contextual factors that influence our understanding of An Inspector Calls. Covering J.B. Priestley's early life, life in 1912, life in 1945 and what we are still learning from An Inspector Calls. Helpful to those studying AQA English Literature GCSE