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In Act 1 of “An Inspector Calls”, how does J.B.Priestly use dramatic devices to convey his concerns and ideas to members of the audience as well as interest and involve them in the play?
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English Coursework: "An Inspector Calls" Jevany Thompson In Act 1 of "An Inspector Calls", how does J.B.Priestly use dramatic devices to convey his concerns and ideas to members of the audience as well as interest and involve them in the play?? John Braine Priestly, playwright of "An Inspector Calls" uses many dramatic devices in the play as a means of communicating his humanitarian ideas to the audience. In this way he also expresses humanistic views in the hope of enlightening his audience and to make them more aware of how their actions affect the lives of others. Examples of these devices include the play's lighting, introduction of new characters and stage directions. Priestley's main concerns are, that people do not realize the consequences their actions have on other people's lives; and also the lack of realization that ignorance of the world around us will not prevent suffering. This first point...
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