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something that is only concerned with, or looks at, the outward appearance, not deep or meaningful

the reason or intention behind a person's actions or behavior

a character who contrasts with another character

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'An Inspector Calls': exploring class and power through Gerald and Eva

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

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

In 'An Inspector Calls', Gerald could be considered an {{}} narrator.

to reveal the flaws in the Birlings' family structure

In 'An Inspector Calls', what could be considered the primary role of Gerald Croft in the play?

Gerald and Eva both come from similar social backgrounds.

Gerald and Eva both challenge societal expectations.

Gerald represents privilege and Eva represents the oppressed.

Gerald and Eva share similar personalities.

In 'An Inspector Calls', why might Gerald Croft be considered a character foil to Eva Smith?

However, Gerald’s privilege protects him from consequences.

Eva, on the other hand, faces harsh consequences for her actions.

Contrastingly, Eva represents the working class struggle.

Eva and Gerald represent the opposite ends of the class system.

Which sentence does **not** use a comparative conjunction?

Is the answer true or false? In 'An Inspector Calls', Gerald acknowledges the power imbalance between himself and Eva.

Arguably, he is able to help her equally as a fellow working-class individual.

Arguably, he uses his privilege to control and exploit her.

Arguably, he is unable to help her due to his own financial struggles.

Arguably, he treats her as a close equal without any power imbalance.

In 'An Inspector Calls', how does Gerald Croft's societal position affect his relationship with Eva Smith?

In 'An Inspector Calls', what is Gerald relationship to Sheila?

In 'An Inspector Calls', what is Gerald's full name?

In 'An Inspector Calls', when Gerald meets Eva she has a different name. What is it?

Eva Smith is a working-class woman employed at Birling & Co.

Eva finds work at Milward's but is fired after Sheila complains about her.

She changes her name to Daisy Renton and meets Gerald.

Gerald helps her temporarily but eventually ends the relationship.

Eva falls into poverty and is forced into a life of hardship.

Eva Smith eventually takes her life, leading to the Inspector’s investigation.

Starting with the first, put the plot points from 'An Inspector Calls' in chronological order. They are all focused on the character of Eva Smith.

Is the answer true or false? Mr. Birling fires Eva Smith for striking for higher wages.

The stage directions in a play include ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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

'An Inspector Calls': exploring class and power through Gerald and Eva

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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