The document provides guidance for analyzing J.B. Priestley's play "An Inspector Calls" for a GCSE coursework assignment. It prompts the student to further explore the role of the Inspector in the play, considering how he is used by Priestley and his importance and effect on other characters, referring to two or three key scenes. It also suggests analyzing Priestley's messages conveyed through the characters and how the Inspector might symbolize something for the audience.
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PART ONE: & SCRIPT ANALYSIS
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GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES
The FACTS given by the
playwright or screenwriter
A large amount of information
is usually given in the first
few scenes
GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES
What information should we know
from the past in order to understand
the dramatic action
INFORMATION THAT IS NEEDED
TO UNDERSTAND THE PLAY
Can be visual or in the
dialogue of the characters.
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productions of Lisa
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The Waiting Room
“A. “Atmosphere and Environment”
Where is the play
set? City? Country?
NOTE: It is important
to be thorough in
building the
surroundings of the
play.
4
GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES:
In a city, home, rural,
castle, etc.
Geographic Location?
Public or Private?
Inside or Outside?
What is the weather?
5
1. SPECIFIC LOCATION
“How we
relate to
E nv i r onm ent”
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2. THE
FIVE
What does it LOOK like?
What structures are in this
place?
What SOUNDS are
associated with the place?
What SMELLS are
associated with the place?
What TASTES are
associated with this
environment?
What TEXTURES are
present in this environment?
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Breakdown
the acts and
scenes and
describe the
location and
specifics of
each
setting.
i.e. –
Act I
Scene 1 – The bar
Looks
Sounds
Smells
Tastes
Textures
Act I Scene ? – The
bedroom
Act? Scene(s)? – Outside
bar
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I F SCENES O CCUR
IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS
“B. WHEN”
Specific year (time-period)
Season
Time of day
How much time passes
between scenes?
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GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES:
SCENE SPECIFICS
Breakdown each act and each scene
List the time for each scene. Include the following if available :
Specific year (time-period)
Season
Time of day
How much time passes
between scenes?`
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WHO?
What social or class
dynamics exist for the
characters in this
play?
How do those factors
shape the action of the
play and the choices
the characters make
given this information.
What type of pressure
will this cause on the
plot development?
GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES:
PREVIOUS ACTION
What happened before the
play that we need to k now
to understand the play?
For example, in Romeo
and Juliet we know the
families do not get along,
this is prior to the
beginning of the play.
How important is this
information to the plot?
You must read the play
thoroughly to be able to
develop a clear since of
how this information will
shape the play.
Are their different
cultural backgrounds
involved in this play’
How will the characters
be impacted by this
cultural similarities or
differences.
How important are
these elements in
relationship to the
theme of the play.
Spirituality and Religion
are they a relevant part of
this play?
What types of challenges
face the characters due to
the presence of the factor?
How important is it to the
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3. Explore the role of the Inspector in J B Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’. Consider how he is used by Priestley, his importance in the play, and his effect on other characters . Refer to two or three particular scenes in detail .
6. INSPECTOR GOOLE Does not seem to convey much emotion… Think about characteristics, effect on other characters, messages to the audience, why Priestley might be ‘using’ him in the play, etc… WHAT MORE CAN YOU NOW ADD?
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