treating someone unfairly or differently because of characteristics like gender, age, class and ethnicity

to take advantage of someone or something unfairly, often for personal gain

to have an unfair opinion or feeling about someone based on characteristics like gender, age, class and ethnicity

something that applies to everyone or is true in all situations or places

something that is always relevant or important, no matter the time period

'An Inspector Calls': understanding and exploring key themes

English

In 'Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', pupils develop a clear understanding of the plot, main characters and themes of the novella. In the second exploration unit, 'Animal Farm: Barriers to Leadership', pupils undertake more nuanced analysis of the pigs grasp for power.

In 'Lord of the Flies', pupils explore how power corrupts and destroys communities. 'In Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', pupils focus on how power corrupts the pigs, leading to the downfall of their utopian dream.

In this unit, pupils start their exploration of the characters, themes and ideas in 'An Inspector Calls'. They first look at the key context behind the play, before exploring each of the main characters and themes. They finally plan and write an essay about the role of responsibility in the play.

Modern text: first study

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

the main ideas or messages that run through the entire text

the specific actions that occur in the plot

Which of these could be considered key themes in ‘An Inspector Calls’?

show guilt and take responsibility for their actions.

represent the younger generation’s potential for change.

acknowledge their role in Eva Smith’s death

Which of the answers is **false**? In 'An Inspector Calls' Sheila and Eric...

The themes in 'An Inspector Calls' could be described as ...

Which word beginning with 'p' can be described as: 'to have an unfair opinion or feeling about someone based on characteristics like gender, age, class and ethnicity'?

Sheila's remorse after discovering her role in Eva's death.

Mrs. Birling's refusal to help Eva Smith because of her social status.

Eric’s anger at his family’s treatment of Eva Smith.

The Inspector’s criticism of the Birlings' lack of social responsibility.

Which of the following is an example of prejudice in 'An Inspector Calls'?

What is the setting for 'An Inspector Calls'?

In 'An Inspector Calls', who is the first character to be questioned by Inspector Goole?

J.B. Priestley’s political views are most aligned with which ideology?

In 'An Inspector Calls' what is the name of Sheila's fiancé?

Wealthy businessman, confident in his capitalist views.

Proud, cold, and dismissive; holds strict moral beliefs.

Young, perceptive, and regretful of her actions toward Eva.

Troubled, remorseful son; struggles with guilt and responsibility.

Charming fiancé, but complicit in mistreating Eva.

Victim of the Birlings’ actions; represents the working class.

Match the character from 'An Inspector Calls' with the correct description.

In which fictional industrial town is 'An Inspector Calls' set?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

'An Inspector Calls': understanding and exploring key themes

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.