a public declaration of policies or beliefs, typically political

intended to teach or instruct, often in a way that is overly focused on moral lessons or guidance

information, often biased, used to promote or influence public opinion

the way a writer develops and presents a character's traits and personality

a distorted or exaggerated portrayal of characters to create discomfort or highlight flaws

Considering ‘An Inspector Calls’ as a political text

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Naturalism and expressionism in 'An Inspector Calls'

'An Inspector Calls' as Brechtian theatre and socialist realism

Using context effectively in ‘An Inspector Calls’ essays

'An Inspector Calls' and the morality play tradition

Narrative voice and subjective truth in 'An Inspector Calls'

Writing a response on 'An Inspector Calls' and theatrical traditions

In this unit, pupils look at how Priestly uses dramatic forms to present his ideas. They look at naturalism and expressionism, before thinking about how the play fits with Brechtian theatre and the morality play tradition. They finally write about how Priestly uses form to present his ideas.

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a style of theatre that portrays life realistically

a style that emphasises emotion and individual perception, often distorting reality for effect

the passing of traits from parents to offspring, influencing behaviour and characteristics

representing something beyond its literal meaning, often used to convey deeper or abstract concepts

relating to or advocating for significant change or transformation, often challenging traditional views

a technique to make the audience critically aware of the play's social or political issues

emotional release experienced by the audience, often through pity or fear

the imaginary barrier between the actors and the audience in a performance

a narrative structure where the story unfolds through a series of distinct episodes or scenes

the use of dramatic elements that highlight the artifice and performance in theatre

anything related to literature, including writing, analysis, and appreciation of written works

a clear, focused statement in an essay that presents the main argument

tension between younger and older people, often in a family, for example a parent and child

when you embed context into paragraphs rather than including it as a series of isolated facts

behaviour that reflects high moral standards

excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to arrogance and a disregard for others or consequences

opposing or actively resisting something, often in a hostile or combative manner

a personal preference or prejudice that skews judgment or interpretation of events

based on personal opinions, feelings, or experiences rather than objective facts

to control or influence others, typically in a deceptive or unfair way, to achieve a specific outcome

has subtle details that make it complex and interesting

involving a lot of different but related parts

to make someone feel isolated or distanced from others, often by challenging their views

established practices and techniques used in theatre, often linked to specific styles or movements

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