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How Socialism, Capitalism, and Class Work in Stories of Old England

Ruby Baxter

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An Inspector Calls explores social responsibility, class hierarchy, and gender... Show more

DRAMATIC
IRONY
- Titanic Sank in 1912
WW/+WWII
- Workers gained right
Suggragette movement
SETTING
society
CLASS SYSTEM AND
HIERARCHY
danger

Setting and Social Context

The play is set in an industrial city in the North Midlands, deliberately made vague by Priestley to represent broader industrial England. The time period spans significant social and political changes, from 1912 through both World Wars.

Highlight: The setting reflects the broader social landscape of industrial Britain, where class divisions were stark and social mobility was limited.

Definition: Socialism advocated for the distribution of resources, wealth, and power to create a more equal society, while capitalism maintained private property rights and individual wealth accumulation.

Example: The contrast between socialist and capitalist ideologies is represented through characters like the Inspector $socialism$ and the Birlings $capitalism$ .

Quote: "A man has to mind his own business and look after himself" - Mr. Birling, representing capitalist ideology.

Vocabulary: Patriarchal society - A social system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and social privilege.

The play explores several key themes:

Class System and Hierarchy:

Upper Class $The Crofts$ : Possessed most wealth and power
Middle Class $The Birlings$ : Business owners and professionals
Lower Class: Largest population but least power

Gender Inequality:

Women's rights remained stagnant since Victorian era
Suffragette movement fought for voting rights
Progressive changes: 1918 $women over 30 could vote$ , 1928 $all women gained equal voting rights$

Social Change:

Impact of World Wars on workers' rights
Rise of welfare state and Labour Party $1945$
Women's wartime contributions leading to social recognition

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How Socialism, Capitalism, and Class Work in Stories of Old England

Ruby Baxter

@rubybaxter_maxc

An Inspector Calls explores social responsibility, class hierarchy, and gender politics in early 20th century Britain, highlighting the stark contrast between influence of socialism and capitalism in industrial England through dramatic storytelling.

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Setting and Social Context

Highlight: The setting reflects the broader social landscape of industrial Britain, where class divisions were stark and social mobility was limited.

Definition: Socialism advocated for the distribution of resources, wealth, and power to create a more equal society, while capitalism maintained private property rights and individual wealth accumulation.

Example: The contrast between socialist and capitalist ideologies is represented through characters like the Inspector $socialism$ and the Birlings $capitalism$ .

Quote: "A man has to mind his own business and look after himself" - Mr. Birling, representing capitalist ideology.

Vocabulary: Patriarchal society - A social system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and social privilege.

The play explores several key themes:

Class System and Hierarchy:

Upper Class $The Crofts$ : Possessed most wealth and power
Middle Class $The Birlings$ : Business owners and professionals
Lower Class: Largest population but least power

Gender Inequality:

Women's rights remained stagnant since Victorian era
Suffragette movement fought for voting rights
Progressive changes: 1918 $women over 30 could vote$ , 1928 $all women gained equal voting rights$

Social Change:

Impact of World Wars on workers' rights
Rise of welfare state and Labour Party $1945$
Women's wartime contributions leading to social recognition

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Samantha Klich

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Anna

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Thomas R

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Basil

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David K

iOS user

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

Rohan U

Android user

Xander S

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Elisha

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Paul T

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Stefan S

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Samantha Klich

Android user

Anna

iOS user

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

Thomas R

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Basil

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David K

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Sudenaz Ocak

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Rohan U

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Xander S

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Elisha

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Paul T

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