If you used Clearing in 2024, how did you find it?

URGENT: Anyone awake to read my essay?

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Tell me if u awake and i'll send it

Reply 1

Retty2525

Original post by rani12

Tell me if u awake and i'll send it

Sure! Let's do it.

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Original post by Retty2525

Sure! Let's do it.

Srry for late reply Idk y ur messaqge never popped up on my notifications, enjoy the analysis from An inspector calls :smile:

Mr. Birling's insecurity drives him to achieve 'higher prices' and to elevate his status, leading to his obsession with income and profit, rather than his concern for the wellbeing of others. This excessive passion for power and wealth underscores his avaricious persona, and mirrors that of many upper-class Capitalists and members of the bourgeoisies. Thus, Priestley may indicate that Mr. Birling's insecurity and lower-class roots has made him become a 'hard-headed practical man of business', once he surrounded himself with those of a higher class than which he possesses. This is reinforced further in the play, as Arthur Birling's insecurity compels him to marry Sybil Birling, who is his 'social-superior', and his urgent desire to elevate his status further meant that he was involved in the engagement of his daughter (Sheila) to Gerald Croft, a member of the social elite. Priestley intentionally constructs Mr. Birling and his downfall at the end of the play through the second phone call, which acts as a vehicle to convey the moral message which runs throughout the entire play. Priestley constructs Arthur Birling as a character who possesses new money and through social mobility, he elevated his status and wealth, thus Priestley intentionally creates his downfall, leaving the audience with a mysterious cliffhanger. Priestly portrays that Mr. Birling's middle-class status led to his conquest as he took pride in his wealth and appearance, often viewing society through a concealed and encapsulated Capitalist bubble. Therefore, Priestley reinforces the importance of community and benevolence in the hearts of every individual as pride and isolation can lead to 'fire and blood and anguish' and an ongoing cycle of oppression, and so highlights how every member of society should be upheld, even the most vulnerable members, as a lack of care for others leads to their insecurity which then leads to downfall. Society must treat each other with equality and equal love as isolation can cause one to feel emotionally deprived, and their insecurities can cause excessive desire for wealth and more power, which leads to their defeat and conflict (e.g. The World Wars). Finally, Arthur Birling’s insecurity as a middle-class man entrenched in his beliefs, acts as a warning for the contemporary audience to alter the divides between the rich and the poor, and everyone to become more compassionate and considerate, avoiding later disasters such as the Great Depression etc.