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    The Inspector acts as a mouthpiece for Priestley to criticize the upper classes for their wrongdoings that led to Eva Smith's death, representing how capitalism turns people into objects that can be bought and sold rather than valued as human beings. He questions Mr. Birling's dismissive attitudes towards socialism and reveals the flaws in the family that represent society's anxieties about changing social structures. Sheila evolves by opposing her father, reflecting Priestley's ideas about gender equality, while Eric corrupted Eva's innocence and adopted socialist ideas, showing how the younger generation was more open-minded.

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    The Inspector acts as a mouthpiece for Priestley to criticize the upper classes for their wrongdoings that led to Eva Smith's death, representing how capitalism turns people into objects that can be bought and sold rather than valued as human beings. He questions Mr. Birling's dismissive attitudes towards socialism and reveals the flaws in the family that represent society's anxieties about changing social structures. Sheila evolves by opposing her father, reflecting Priestley's ideas about gender equality, while Eric corrupted Eva's innocence and adopted socialist ideas, showing how the younger generation was more open-minded.

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    The Inspector acts as a mouthpiece for Priestley to criticize the upper classes for their wrongdoings that led to Eva Smith's death, representing how capitalism turns people into objects that can be bought and sold rather than valued as human beings. He questions Mr. Birling's dismissive attitudes towards socialism and reveals the flaws in the family that represent society's anxieties about changing social structures. Sheila evolves by opposing her father, reflecting Priestley's ideas about gender equality, while Eric corrupted Eva's innocence and adopted socialist ideas, showing how the younger generation was more open-minded.

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    Priestley’s mouthpiece / catalyst


    Position the audience in direct opposition to Mr Birling
    Structure of questioning
    Attitudes between the older and younger generation
    Dismissive attitude of Socialism
    Open minded attitude
    Breakdown of society
    The family represents anxiety and fear of new society
    Eva is a manifestation of the family’s wrongdoings
    Destructive consequences of wealth
    Capitalism turns people and forgiveness as something that can be bought
    Priestley is using the Inspector to criticise and reveal to the upper classes their sins
    Sheila evolves as a character when she voices her opinion and opposes her father
    Reflects Priestley's idea of gender equality
    Sheilas use of dramatic language shows her indefinite acceptance of guilt
    Juxtapose (shy and assertive) tells the audience that he is flawed and an outsider / creates
    suspicion
    Drinking suggests he wants to escape capitalism
    Eric corrupted the innocence of ‘Eve’
    Eric adopts a socialst persona / demeanour / outlook
    Upper class ideals revolve around money
    Gerald does not value Eva as a human being and instead objectifies her as he only describes
    her physical appearance

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