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Important Quotations from 'An Inspector Calls' with Analysis

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Key QUOTETATIONS
Sales "The titanic "unsinkable, alosolutely unsinkable"
Lincorrection predictions, ・Act 1: Birling.
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Inspector Calls Key Quotations

Understanding the most important quotes from "An Inspector Calls" will help you nail your essays and show off your knowledge of Priestley's social criticism. These quotations reveal character motivations and highlight the play's key themes of social responsibility and class prejudice.

Each quote connects to specific characters and their worldviews. You'll notice how Priestley uses dialogue to expose the selfishness and narrow-mindedness of the upper classes.

Top Tip: When analysing quotes, always consider what they reveal about the character speaking and Priestley's broader social message.

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Key QUOTETATIONS
Sales "The titanic "unsinkable, alosolutely unsinkable"
Lincorrection predictions, ・Act 1: Birling.
lindermin hi

Arthur Birling's Arrogance

"The Titanic - unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable" shows Birling making completely wrong predictions in Act 1. Priestley deliberately uses this dramatic irony because the audience knows the Titanic sank, immediately undermining Birling's credibility and judgement.

"If you don't come down sharply on some of these people, they'd soon be asking for earth" reveals Birling's harsh attitude towards workers. He groups all working-class people together as greedy troublemakers who need to be kept firmly in their place.

These quotes establish Birling as an unreliable character whose capitalist views Priestley wants us to question. His confidence in his opinions makes his eventual downfall more dramatic.

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Key QUOTETATIONS
Sales "The titanic "unsinkable, alosolutely unsinkable"
Lincorrection predictions, ・Act 1: Birling.
lindermin hi

Sheila and Gerald's Reactions

"But she was very pretty and looked as if she could take care of herself" shows Sheila's initial shallow response to Eva's death in Act 1. She focuses on appearance rather than the tragic circumstances, revealing her privileged detachment from real hardship.

Gerald's quote "I hate those hard-eyed dough-faced women" demonstrates his hypocrisy in Act 2. He claims to dislike prostitutes whilst simultaneously admitting he saved Daisy from sexual harassment - showing his contradictory moral standards.

"I didn't install her there so that I could make love to her" reveals Gerald trying to justify keeping Eva as his secret mistress. His defensive tone suggests he knows his behaviour was wrong but won't fully accept responsibility.

Remember: These quotes show how the younger generation initially shares their parents' prejudices before gradually developing social awareness.

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Key QUOTETATIONS
Sales "The titanic "unsinkable, alosolutely unsinkable"
Lincorrection predictions, ・Act 1: Birling.
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Important Quotations from 'An Inspector Calls' with Analysis

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J.B. Priestley's "An Inspector Calls" uses powerful quotations to expose the hypocrisy and prejudice of the wealthy Birling family. These key quotes reveal each character's attitudes towards social class, responsibility, and the working class - making them essential for understanding... Show more

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Sales "The titanic "unsinkable, alosolutely unsinkable"
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Inspector Calls Key Quotations

Understanding the most important quotes from "An Inspector Calls" will help you nail your essays and show off your knowledge of Priestley's social criticism. These quotations reveal character motivations and highlight the play's key themes of social responsibility and class prejudice.

Each quote connects to specific characters and their worldviews. You'll notice how Priestley uses dialogue to expose the selfishness and narrow-mindedness of the upper classes.

Top Tip: When analysing quotes, always consider what they reveal about the character speaking and Priestley's broader social message.

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Key QUOTETATIONS
Sales "The titanic "unsinkable, alosolutely unsinkable"
Lincorrection predictions, ・Act 1: Birling.
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Arthur Birling's Arrogance

"The Titanic - unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable" shows Birling making completely wrong predictions in Act 1. Priestley deliberately uses this dramatic irony because the audience knows the Titanic sank, immediately undermining Birling's credibility and judgement.

"If you don't come down sharply on some of these people, they'd soon be asking for earth" reveals Birling's harsh attitude towards workers. He groups all working-class people together as greedy troublemakers who need to be kept firmly in their place.

These quotes establish Birling as an unreliable character whose capitalist views Priestley wants us to question. His confidence in his opinions makes his eventual downfall more dramatic.

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Sales "The titanic "unsinkable, alosolutely unsinkable"
Lincorrection predictions, ・Act 1: Birling.
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Sheila and Gerald's Reactions

"But she was very pretty and looked as if she could take care of herself" shows Sheila's initial shallow response to Eva's death in Act 1. She focuses on appearance rather than the tragic circumstances, revealing her privileged detachment from real hardship.

Gerald's quote "I hate those hard-eyed dough-faced women" demonstrates his hypocrisy in Act 2. He claims to dislike prostitutes whilst simultaneously admitting he saved Daisy from sexual harassment - showing his contradictory moral standards.

"I didn't install her there so that I could make love to her" reveals Gerald trying to justify keeping Eva as his secret mistress. His defensive tone suggests he knows his behaviour was wrong but won't fully accept responsibility.

Remember: These quotes show how the younger generation initially shares their parents' prejudices before gradually developing social awareness.

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Sales "The titanic "unsinkable, alosolutely unsinkable"
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Samantha Klich

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Thomas R

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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

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Greenlight Bonnie

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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user