An Inspector Calls - Dramatic Irony

An Inspector Calls – Dramatic Irony

GCSE English Literature – Post 1914 Drama ‘An Inspector Calls’

This resource explains how and why J.B. Priestley uses dramatic irony in An Inspector Calls. Designed for GCSE pupils, it is made up of a 23-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 2 accompanying worksheets.

In this resource, students:

Define and understand the concept of dramatic irony using examples from famous films.

Explore the social and historical context of An Inspector Calls – 1945 and 1912.

Discuss Priestley’s political objectives – social class, socialism, capitalism and social responsibility.

Analyse Arthur Birling’s inaccurate predictions in Act One of An Inspector Calls.

Answer comprehension questions (answer key provided) to assess knowledge and understanding.

Complete an essay writing activity to consolidate understanding and prepare for the GCSE exam.

This resource contains everything you need to teach GCSE students how Priestley uses dramatic irony in An Inspector Calls to explore themes and convey his message. To preview it, click on the example images.