Differences between Mr Birling and the Inspector in An Inspector Calls :: English Literature

Essay on the differences between Mr birl and the InspectorAn Inspector callsEssay on the differences between Mr Birling and the InspectorThe play was indite in 1945 and set in 1912 with a society verydifferent from ours.The society of 1912 was divided into classes and how much money youhad. People were not treated as equals and those of a lower class(e.g. Eva Smith), were treated with disrespect and no equality bythose of a higher class with bullying attitudes and influences (e.g.Mr Birling and his family).The main bag of the play is exhausting to put across a strong view torespect each other and treat people as your equal, no guinea pig whattheir race, status etc, may be. The play and its message, I think, isaimed at the younger generation, who will one day have the power andinfluence to change the society we run short in.Mr Birlings social background is different from his wifes. Althoughthey are of the same class, Mrs Birlings family is higher than MrBirling is. He is always trying to impress people (e.g.Lord Mayortwo years ago, knighthood). He has a great air about him, tryingto prove that he is of high class and important.The Birlings family life is not quite what it seems. It is clear thatMr Birling and his wife still treat their two children (Eric andSheila), like comminuted children, trying to intimidate them. They alsodont seem to be close to their children. A quote that demonstratesthis is on page 32, when Mrs Birling finds out that her tidings is a heavydrinker. At the start of the play, the family are sitting at theirdinner table, celebrating Sheila and Geralds engagement. However, MrBirling soon shows his true feelings on the engagement when he saysthat the marriage would be a great business opportunity, (page 4).The role of the Inspector throughout the play is that he is trying tomake the Birlings go responsibility for their actions towards Evasmith. He has a moralising attitude and isnt afraid or intimidated byMr Birlings bullying attitud e. The Inspectors spoken language/speeches holdhidden depths of what is happening around us and how we treat peoplecan have dramatic consequences.He is trying to achieve the impossible with the Birlings. he tries tomake them see what consequences their actions had and to takeresponsibility for their part in driving Eva to suicide. His finalspeech on page 56 has a large-scale effect on Sheila and Eric (and thereader). He finally gets through to Sheila and Eric and is sympathetic