Insights into Character Journeys in "An Inspector Calls
Explore the intricate character journeys in "An Inspector Calls" through Sheila, Mrs. Birling, Eric, and Mr. Birling. Witness their reactions to interrogation and revelations, their confrontations with guilt and responsibility, and the internal conflicts they face as they navigate the repercussions of their actions. Each character's journey reflects different aspects of societal attitudes and moral dilemmas, contributing to the powerful narrative of the play.
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Sheilas Journey: 3 things about 3 things Sheila receives the ring from Gerald. Sheila returns the ring to Gerald. Goole interrogates Sheila. Sheila stands up to her parents. Sheila looks towards the door considering leaving the fixed setting of the Birling house. Gerald offers her the ring back: No, not yet. It s too soon. I must think. Sheila: Oh it s wonderful! Look Mummy isn t it a beauty? Sheila: I felt rotten about it at the time and now I feel a lot worse. Sheila to Mrs B: You mustn t try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl. Sheila: You were the wonderful Fairy Prince. Stage direction: Sheila faces door. As she rises Curtain falls slowly.
Mrs Birlings Journey: 3 things about 3 things Mrs Birling tries to put the blame for Eva s death on the father of her baby without realising that this is her own son. Goole interrogates Mrs Birling. She says Eva told her that she couldn t accept stolen money from the father of her child. Goole explains to Mrs Birling that a young women called Eva Smith has committed suicide. Goole interrogates Mrs Birling. Mrs Birling is introduced in the opening stage directions. Sybil Birling is a rather cold woman and her husband s social superior. Mrs B: I blame the young man He ought to be dealt with very severely. Mrs B: I don't suppose for a moment that we can understand why the girl committed suicide. Girls of that class Mrs B: I did nothing I m ashamed of You have no power to make me change my mind. Mrs B: As if a girl of that kind would ever refuse money.
Erics Journey: 3 things about 3 things Goole interrogates Eric. He speaks euphemistically about the sexual assault committed against Eva. There is a clear division between the younger generation who are remorseful and the older generation who aren t. Eric blames Mrs Birling for Eva s death. Eric argues with his father during the celebration dinner. Eric is introduced in the opening stage directions. Eric: I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty. Mr B: Look at the pair of them the famous younger generation who know it all. Eric: What about war? Mr B: nobody wants war. Eric to Mrs B: You killed them both - damn you, damn you. Eric Birlingis half shy, half assertive.
Mr Birlings Journey: 3 things about 3 things Goole interrogates Mr Birling, who admits he fired Eva from the factory. Mr Birling does not accept any responsibility. Mr Birling makes a pompous speech about the benefits of capitalism; yet his speech his full of dramatic irony. Mr Birling blames Goole for ruining the family celebration. Mr Birling is introduced in the opening stage directions. The family discover that Goole was not a real police inspector; Mr Birling celebrates. Arthur Birlingis a heavy- looking, rather portentous man with fairly easy manners but rather provincial in his speech. Mr B: as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a hive community and all that nonsense. Mr B: Look at the pair of them the famous younger generation who know it all. / By jingo! A fake! Mr B: If you don t come down sharply on some of these people, they d soon be asking for the earth. Mr B: We were having a nice little family celebration tonight. And a nasty mess you ve made of it now.
Gerald Crofts Journey: 3 things about 3 things Gerald reminisces about his time with Eva. Gerald explains that he used to visit the Palace Bar, but didn t like to interact with most of the women there. Gerald seems to show genuine sadness for Eva s death. Gerald tries to move on from the revelations of the evening, and to rekindle his relationship with Sheila. Gerald is introduced in the opening stage directions. She was young and pretty and warm- hearted and intensely grateful. Everything's all right now, Sheila. (Holds up the ring.) What about this ring? Gerald Croftis a well-bred young man-about-town. I ve suddenly realised taken it in properly that she s dead- I hate those hard-eyed, dough-faced women.
Inspector Gooles Journey: 3 things about 3 things Goole becomes Priestley s mouthpiece, articulating a socialist viewpoint. Goole interrogates Eric, criticising him for his assault on Eva. Goole challenges Mr Birling s individualist ideology. Goole gives a prophetic warning that those who do not learn to turn away from individualism will suffer. Goole rings the doorbell, interrupting Mr Birling s speech. Insp: used her for the end of a stupid drunken evening, as if she was an animal, a thing, not a person. Mr B: If you don t come down sharply on some of these people, they d soon be asking for the earth. Insp: It s better to ask for the earth than to take it. Insp: There are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us. Insp: We are members of one body. Stage Direction: We hear the sharp ring of a door bell. Birling stops to listen. Insp: If men will not learn that lesson, they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.
