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katieduncan2006

how does the inspector way of working systematically: 'one person and one person at a time', show mystery about Goole and how the play revolves around Goole

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salma_51999

Original post by katieduncan2006

how does the inspector way of working systematically: 'one person and one person at a time', show mystery about Goole and how the play revolves around Goole

"One person and one line of inquiry at a time"

The effect on the reader of the Inspectors systematic working is one of curiosity, it is not till the closure of the play that we realise that this is due to the inspector enforcing the idea that he is a real policeman and his ideas should be a reality, which allows the audience to reflect on the attributes they share similar with each individual character in question. The Inspector uses commanding language as he 'massively takes charge' to show that he has the floor and will be maintain the authority. He uses instructive language, to, for a change, deny them something.

Furthermore, Shelia says that the Inspector is giving the family 'rope so we'll hang ourselves', and this is an important part in the overall structure of the play. The Inspector uses Freytag's dramatic arc to evaluate 'one person' at any time and through this allows the person to solely reflect on their actions alone. The inspectors method provides the overall dynamic of the play. The idea of Freytag's dramatic arc ties in with the idea that each of the characters questioned by the Inspector represent or uphold characteristics of the seven deadly sins. Birling perhaps represents greed, Mrs. Birling pride, Sheila envy and anger, both Gerald Croft and Eric represent lust, however Eric also has traits of greed and laziness. The inspector is attempting to rid each character of their deadly sin, and therefore the theme of the play revolves around sin and responsibilities. Priestley's intended purpose for this is to use the inspector to narrate and take the audience through a journey of how the family's harrow actions led to Eva's suicide.

Source: Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/gb/560806455/an-inspector-calls-inspector-goole-flash-cards/

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tinygirl96

One inquiry at a time