confidently expressing your opinions or needs in a clear and respectful way

being forgiving or more merciful, showing less strictness or severity in judgement or punishment

not able to be trusted or depended on, often due to inconsistency or inaccuracy

a story or account of events, real or imagined, told in a specific order

hesitant, or not fully decided, often used to suggest a possibility rather than a definite conclusion

'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Eric

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

Grooming, exploitation, coercion, harassment, rape.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

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

Depiction or discussion of abortion, euthanasia, organ donation.

Which word beginning with 'L' can be described as: 'being forgiving or more merciful, showing less strictness or severity in judgement or punishment.'?

In 'An Inspector Calls', Priestley uses emotive language to emphasise the emotional impact the Inspector has on Eric. Which words can be found in the stage directions to describe Eric?

A narrator who tells the truth at all times.

A narrator whose account may be inaccurate or distorted.

A narrator who knows everything about the story.

 A narrator who does not provide any details.

He is always honest and straightforward in his account of events.

He is not involved in any of the key events in the play.

He openly admits his mistakes and takes full responsibility for his actions.

He downplays the severity of his actions and omits details to protect himself.

Why might Eric be considered an unreliable narrator in 'An Inspector Calls'?

Is the answer true or false? Tentative language can be used to provide a definite conclusion.

Arguably, he is presented as a sympathetic character.

However, his power is asserted through his actions.

This may align with the writer's viewpoint on morality.

The writer possibly reveals a more lenient approach.

Which sentence does **not** use tentative language?

Which of these answers are true? In 'An Inspector Calls', Eric is...

Eric acts nervously and awkwardly at the start of the evening.

Eric challenges Mr. Birling's views about the workers asking for higher wages.

Eric comes from the front door looking "distressed" and "pale".

Eric recalls meeting Eva at the "bar" of a variety theatre

He admits to assaulting Eva and causing a drunken "row".

Eric confesses to stealing money from Mr. Birling's business.

After the Inspector leaves, Eric admits he feels frightened.

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

In 'An Inspector Calls', what is the name of the bar where Eric meets Eva Smith?

In 'An Inspector Calls', which words are used to describe Eric in the stage directions of Act 1?

Which word beginning with 's' can be used to describe the political ideology of J.B. Priestley? 

the way a character's personality is developed and presented

What does the term 'characterisation' refer to in a play?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

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