Click the image to watch the plot revision clip. What did you notice about the order of events? http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_litera ture/dramainspectorcalls/inspectorcallsplotact.shtml
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By form, we mean whether the text is a novel, play, poem film etc. An Inspector Calls is in written in a form of a play, but what type of play? Discuss these options with the person next to you: a murder mystery, ghost story or a parable? - A simple story to illustrate a moral.
A simple story to illustrate a moral. - Whether the text is a novel, play, poem film etc. - Pleasurable excitement and anticipation regarding an outcome, such as the ending of a mystery novel.
Why do you think Priestley chose to write about responsibility in the form of a play? A play
In groups, you will be given two sets of identical cards that have significant events from Eva Smith s life. Place one set of cards in order of when they happened to Eva and the other set of cards in order of when Priestley reveals the events to the audience. You have ten minutes. Key Words:
Worked at Birling s factory. (p.170) 1st Sacked from Birling s factory. (p.171) 3rd Worked at Milwards clothes shop. (p.177 middle) 4th Relationship with Gerald. (p.182) 6th Eva is one of the ring leaders in a strike at the Birling factory. (p.172) 2nd Relationship with Eric. (p.201) 8th Discovers she is pregnant. (p.198) 9th Is refused help by Mrs Birling. (p.197) 10th Commits suicide. (p.170) 11th Went to the seaside. (p.193) 7th Sacked from Milwards clothes store. (p.177 bottom) 5th (Page of discovery) Order it happened to Eva.
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Why did Priestley reveal Eva s life in a different order to how it actually happened? How would this structure impact on the audience? Discuss your ideas with your group. Be prepared to feedback your answers! Key Words:
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How does Priestley s use of time create dramatic tension for the audience? Use PETER and evaluate. Remember to evaluate is to judge or assess whether the techniques have worked. Key Words:
Priestley decided to reveal Eva s suicide at the beginning of the play: Two hours ago a young woman died in the infirmary. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva has died at the beginning of the play creates a tense and serious atmosphere for the audience, emphasising that the ideas in his play are serious. As the other characters interactions with Eva are revealed the audience are aware of her demise and this forces the reader to dislike the capitalist ideas and actions, as they are aware of the negative impact they have had on one of the characters. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva s death at the beginning of the play is successful as it is another dramatic technique that manipulates the audience into agreeing with his views and ideas.
Point Key Words: Priestley decided to reveal Eva s suicide at the beginning of the play: Two hours ago a young woman died in the infirmary. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva died at the beginning of the play creates a tense and serious atmosphere for the audience, emphasising that the ideas in his play are serious. As the other characters interactions with Eva are revealed the audience are aware of her demise and this forces the reader to dislike the capitalist ideas and actions, as they are aware of the negative impact they have had on one of the characters. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva s death at the beginning of the play is successful as it is another dramatic technique that manipulates the audience into agreeing with his views and ideas.
Point Evidence Key Words: Priestley decided to reveal Eva s suicide at the beginning of the play: Two hours ago a young woman died in the infirmary. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva has died at the beginning of the play creates a tense and serious atmosphere for the audience, emphasising that the ideas in his play are serious. As the other characters interactions with Eva are revealed the audience are aware of her demise and this forces the reader to dislike the capitalist ideas and actions, as they are aware of the negative impact they have had on one of the characters. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva s death at the beginning of the play is successful as it is another dramatic technique that manipulates the audience into agreeing with his views and ideas.
Point Evidence Priestley decided to reveal Eva s suicide at the beginning of the play: Two hours ago a young woman died in the infirmary. Priestley s decision to Key Words: reveal Eva has died at the beginning of the play creates a tense and serious atmosphere for the audience, emphasising that the ideas in his play are serious. As the other characters interactions with Eva are revealed the audience are aware of her demise and this forces the reader to dislike the capitalist ideas and actions, as they are aware of the negative impact they have had on one of the characters. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva s death at the beginning of the play is successful as it is another dramatic technique that manipulates the audience into agreeing with his views and ideas. Technique Explain
Point Evidence Priestley decided to reveal Eva s suicide at the beginning of the play: Two hours ago a young woman died in the infirmary. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva has died at the beginning of the play creates a tense and serious atmosphere for the audience, emphasising that the ideas in his play are serious. As the other characters interactions with Eva are revealed the audience are aware of her demise and this forces the reader to dislike the capitalist ideas and actions, as they are aware of the negative impact they have had on one of the characters. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva s death at the beginning of the play is successful as it is another dramatic technique that manipulates the audience into agreeing with his views and ideas. Key Words: Technique Explain Reader Evaluate
Priestley decided to reveal Eva s suicide at the beginning of the play: Two hours ago a young woman died in the infirmary. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva has died at the beginning of the play creates a tense and serious atmosphere for the audience, emphasising that the ideas in his play are serious. As the other characters interactions with Eva are revealed the audience are aware of her demise and this forces the reader to dislike the capitalist ideas and actions, as they are aware of the negative impact they have had on one of the characters. Priestley s decision to reveal Eva s death at the beginning of the play is successful as it is another dramatic technique that manipulates the audience into agreeing with his views and ideas. Use PETER and evaluate.
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Swap with the person next to you. Annotate the following: Key Words: Point Evidence Technique Explanation Reader Evaluation
Write another PETER and evaluate paragraph for the question: How does Priestley s use of time create dramatic tension for the audience?