An Inspector Calls: Exam question practice - 12 essays

An Inspector Calls (7883 words in this document)

Featuring 12 essays:

How does Priestley present the character of Mr Birling in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• how Mr Birling responds to his family and to the Inspector
• how Priestley presents Mr Birling by the ways he writes.

How does Priestley present some of the differences between the older and younger generations in An Inspector Calls?

Write about

• how the different generations respond to events and to each other
• how Priestley presents the different generations in the play.

How does Priestley present the character of Gerald in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• how Gerald responds to the Birling family and to the Inspector
• how Priestley presents Gerald by the ways he writes.

How does Priestley explore the theme of gender in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• the ideas presented about the theme of gender in An Inspector Calls
• how Priestley presents these ideas about the theme of gender by the ways he writes.

How does Priestley present the character of Mrs Birling in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• how Mrs Birling responds to her family and to the Inspector
• how Priestley presents Mrs Birling by the ways he writes.

How does Priestley use the character of the Inspector to suggest ways that society could be improved?

Write about:

• what society is shown to be like in the play and how it might be improved
• how Priestley presents society through what the Inspector says and does.

How and why does Sheila change in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• how Sheila responds to her family and to the Inspector
• how Priestley presents Sheila by the ways he writes.

How does Priestley explore responsibility in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• the ideas about responsibility in An Inspector Calls
• how Priestley presents these ideas by the ways he writes.

How far does Priestley present Eric as a character who changes his attitudes
towards himself and others during the play?

Write about:

• what Eric says and does throughout the play
• how far Priestley presents Eric as a character who changes his attitudes.

How does Priestley explore the importance of social class in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• some ideas about social class in the play
• how Priestley presents the importance of social class.

How does Priestley present the character of the Inspector in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• how the Inspector responds to the other characters of the play
• how Priestley presents the Inspector by the ways he writes.

How does Priestley present the character of Eva Smith in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• how Eva Smith interacts with the Birling family and with Gerald
• how Priestley presents Eva Smith by the ways he writes.