relating to what is morally right or wrong

adhering to accepted principles of right and wrong, often based on values like fairness, kindness, and respect

highlighting important aspects to draw attention to them

tolerant or permissive; being less strict or severe in judging or enforcing rules

taking responsibility for one's actions and accepting the consequences

Exploring the presentation of crime 'An Inspector Calls'

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Exploring the Inspector as an archetype in 'An Inspector Calls'

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

Religion: sin, morality and punishment in 'An Inspector Calls'

Developing nuanced analysis of  'An Inspector Calls'

Exploring how Priestley portrays punishment and justice in 'An Inspector Calls’

'An Inspector Calls': writing an essay on punishment, justice and The Inspector

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.

Modern text: second deep dive

Depiction or discussion of sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Is this statement true or false? Eric is the only character that commits a legal crime.

In 'An Inspector Calls' which word does Gerald use to describe himself and the Birlings?

In 'An Inspector Calls', how does Priestley present the Inspector’s attitude towards Eric’s actions?

In 'An Inspector Calls' Act 3, the Inspector overrules Mr Birling. Which word is used to describe how the Inspector does this?

crime is a concern only for the upper class

social status provides protection from accountability

crime is irrelevant in capitalist society

In 'An Inspector Calls', what does Priestley perhaps suggest about class and crime through Mr Birling’s attitude towards the Inspector?

she accepts moral responsibility despite not committing a legal crime

she criticises the working class for their moral failings

she becomes indifferent to both moral and legal crimes

she upholds legal justice above personal guilt

In 'An Inspector Calls', how could Sheila’s transformation reflect Priestley’s views on crime and responsibility?

Eric acts nervously and awkwardly at the start of the evening.

Eric challenges Mr Birling's views about the workers asking for higher wages.

Eric comes from the front door looking "distressed" and "pale".

Eric recalls meeting Eva at the "bar" of a variety theatre.

He admits to assaulting Eva and causing a drunken "row".

Eric confesses to stealing money from Mr Birling's business.

After the Inspector leaves, Eric admits he feels frightened.

Starting with the first, put the plot points from 'An Inspector Calls' in chronological order. They are all focused on the character of Eric.

In 'An Inspector Calls' which word does the Inspector repeat to emphasise the vast scale of social inequality?

Which word beginning with 's' can be used to describe the political ideology of J.B. Priestley?

law and courts, the Inspector as part of the police force

Which answer best presents ideas linked to the concept of legal justice in 'An Inspector Calls'?

Which word beginning with 'l' can be described as: 'being forgiving or more merciful, showing less strictness or severity in judgement or punishment.'?

as a system that benefits everyone equally

as a fair system that encourages social responsibility

as a system that promotes individual success at the expense of others

In 'An Inspector Calls', how is capitalism portrayed?

Exit Quiz

Is this statement true or false? Eric is the only character that commits a legal crime.