In Act One of 'An Inspector Calls' how does J.B Priestley use dramatic devices to convey his concerns and idea to the members of the audience as well as interest and involve them in the play?

... In Act One of 'An Inspector Calls' how does J.B Priestley use dramatic devices to convey his concerns and idea to the members of the audience as well as interest and involve them in the play? The play 'An Inspector calls' is a thriller based around a large wealthy family, set in 1912. The start of the play begins with a celebration where joy and intimacy are present through the speech of the family and the quoted 'soft lighting. However, as the inspector arrives things dramatically change and throughout the duration of the play the family realise they have all played a part in this murder, though some deny more than other. The main issues Priestley wanted to show and teach the Birlings were expressed through the eyes of the inspector, however they are well disguised through the murder the story was based around. Priestley's views, reflected through the presence of

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