Exploring Moral Themes in "An Inspector Calls" and its Relevance Today
Delve into the timeless message of "An Inspector Calls" through thought-provoking images and prompts, encouraging reflection on societal responsibility and moral inspection. Consider the Inspector's powerful speeches and engage in a modern-day response to current events like the Grenfell Tower disaster. Reflect on the concept of shared guilt and the ongoing injustices faced by many.
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Example lesson 6: The message of An Inspector Calls for today Rosie Lunt, City of London Academy Islington Developing Best Practice in Mixed Attainment English is a project funded by UCL Institute of Education. For more information, visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe-mixedattainmentenglish www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe-mixedattainmentenglish Teachers are invited to modify and adapt this lesson for their own context.
Compare these two images Left photograph by Robin Sones, right photograph by Paul Farmer, both CC BY-SA 2.0 licensed
You see, we have to share something. If theres nothing else, we ll have to share our guilt. What do you think this means? How do you respond to this? How might this be relevant to our society today? Photograph by Natalie Oxford, CC BY 4.0 licensed
But just remember this. One Eva Smith has gone but there are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us, with their lives, their hopes and fears, their suffering and chance of happiness, all intertwined with our lives, with what we think and say and do. We don t live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other. And I tell you that the time will soon come when, if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish. Good night. What is the inspector s image? Who do you think he is talking to? Which parts of the speech do you find particularly persuasive or convincing? Explain why.
The Inspector returns! You are the Inspector. You have been transported into London in 2017. Write a speech in response to the Grenfell Tower disaster (or another event that has happened recently). Try to use persuasion to communicate a moral message.
Do we need the Inspector today? Do you think that we need moral inspection in our society today? If so, why? Do we share guilt? Do millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still experience injustice? Top photograph by Robin Sones, bottom photograph by Paul Farmer, both CC BY-SA 2.0 licensed
