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an inspector calls
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An Inspector Calls This assignment is to explain how J.B Priestley shifts the dramatic power from Mr Birling to the inspector within the play, 'An Inspector Calls.' This play was written in 1946, but it was set in 1912. This was a time when -The Titanic sank -Women were put in a position that they didn't want to be in (equal rights) -The people that were poor were put in the lower deck of the ship -All of the rich people were treated like snobs The play begins with Mr Birling asking Edna, the house maid, for the port because Sheila Birling is getting engaged with Gerald Croft and all of the family are celebrating it. (p.2) Mr Birling is the head of the Birling household and always sits at the head of the table. Mr Birling loves talking and never stops. He gives very long, boring and tiring speeches and...
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