Character Quotes from 'An Inspector Calls'

💡 Key Point: Sheila represents hope for the younger generation - she's the only character who fully accepts responsibility and changes her worldview.

💡 Key Point: Eric represents the consequences of the older generation's failures - his behaviour stems partly from his upbringing and society's problems.

💡 Key Point: Birling represents the worst of capitalism - he's selfish, ignorant, and completely unwilling to change or learn from his mistakes.

💡 Key Point: Mrs Birling represents the cold, heartless upper class who judge others harshly while refusing to examine their own behaviour.

💡 Key Point: Eva represents all vulnerable people in society who suffer from the selfish actions of those with power and privilege.

💡 Key Point: The Inspector represents Priestley's voice, delivering the play's central message about collective responsibility and social conscience.

💡 Key Point: Gerald represents the charming upper class who can show kindness but ultimately maintain the system that oppresses people like Eva.