beyond the natural world, often linked to magic, ghosts, or divine forces that defy logical explanation

to rise above or go beyond ordinary limits, surpassing human understanding

knowing and seeing everything, past, present, and future

foretelling the future with mystical insight, suggesting knowledge of events yet to come

relating to a god or supreme being, associated with ultimate moral authority or supernatural power

The Inspector as a supernatural figure in 'An Inspector Calls'

English

In 'Animal Farm: Barriers to Leadership', pupils evaluate the different types of leadership styles presented in the novella. In 'Animal Farm: Lies and Deception', pupils explore how key images, such as food and the windmill, are used a symbols of the lies and deceit of the pigs.

In this unit, pupils explore how Priestly presents the Inspector and crime and punishment in 'An Inspector Calls'. They first look at different ways of interpreting the Inspector, before then thinking about what messages about crime and punishment Priestly is communicating.

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

He is all-powerful and controls everything.

He has complete knowledge of the events and characters.

He is only aware of the events the characters reveal to him.

'In An Inspector Calls', the Inspector can be described as omniscient. Which answer best describes this?

Which word beginning with 'p' can be described as: foretelling the future with mystical insight, suggesting knowledge of events yet to come.

attempts to assert authority, dismissing the Inspector's power

feels guilt and realises the Inspector knows more than he should

becomes anxious and starts to confess earlier than expected

denies any responsibility and tries to manipulate the Inspector

Match the characters from 'An Inspector calls' with how they react to the Inspector.

Is the answer true or false? In 'An Inspector Calls', it can be argued that Priestley uses the supernatural elements of the Inspector as an effective dramatic device.

By showing that legal systems are superior to moral judgment.

By emphasising the moral consequences of actions, not legal punishment.

By presenting the Inspector as a typical law enforcement official.

By suggesting crime is solely a legal issue.

In 'An Inspector Calls', how does Priestley use the Inspector to critique traditional ideas of crime and punishment?

That the characters have escaped punishment.

That the Inspector will return to complete his investigation.

That divine or moral justice is cyclical and unending.

In 'An Inspector Calls' Act 3, Mr Birling refers to "another" Inspector arriving. What does this suggest in relation to the supernatural and justice?

beyond natural laws or scientific understanding

If something is considered supernatural it can be described as:

Match the character from 'An Inspector Calls' to the correct words used in the stage directions to describe them.

It hints at a supernatural or ghostly presence.

In 'An Inspector Calls', what is the significance of the Inspector’s name, “Goole”?

The initial stage directions of 'An Inspector Calls' state that when the Inspector arrives the lighting should be:

Is the answer true or false? In 'An Inspector Calls' the Inspector’s interrogation style reflects the maverick archetype.

undermines the character's sense of authority

Match the Inspector's key techniques from 'An Inspector Calls' to the effect on the characters or audience.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The Inspector as a supernatural figure in 'An Inspector Calls'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.