Socialism and Capitalism in 'An Inspector Calls' Brumley. Conflict is immediately presented as a key theme and I will explore the conflict: Socialism versus Capitalism (responsibility). In 1946, Britain was not in the best state, after two violent conflicts (World War I and II), many cities had suffered damage. during the Blitz. The political situation was about to change massively with the arrival of a Labor government in 1946, the same year that 'An Inspector Calls' was performed. Both wars had promoted the idea of equality and many were eager to attempt to end social problems attributed to the class system. Priestley used his “surroundings” and the issues of the time to write “An Inspector Calls.” In Act 1, the Birlings celebrate their daughter's engagement to Gerald Croft, which would merge two business competitors (the Birlings and the Crofts), resulting in higher profits - which would be most beneficial to Mr. Birling . In Act 1, Priestley relies heavily on the audience's knowledge of past events for dramatic irony - Priestley uses Birling's optimism as he raves about the Titanic: "the Titanic - she sails in the week next - forty-six thousand eight hundred tons - New York in five days - and all luxury, and unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable. which is about entering a world that will avoid conflict. Ironically, Priestley has already introduced the conflict to the extent that Birling's views come into conflict with the reality of what is about to cause unease in Britain. When the inspector enters, his manners come into conflict with those of Mr. Birling, as well as his views on society. He is relatively reserved, although he is not intimidated by the idea of asking the Birlings questions... middle of paper ...... uses the Inspector as a means in itself to convey his ideas about socialism and the conflict with Mr. Birling with these ideas. The main reason the Inspector is in conflict with Mr. Birling is that Mr. Birling is extremely confident and conflicted, particularly when he dismisses the possibility of war based on his belief in progress that " the world is developing so fast that it will make war impossible” and this is strongly at odds with the Inspector’s own views. Priestley's conclusion in a conclusion is that if people do not look out for each other in the smallest way, they will destroy men on the battlefield, "in fire, blood and anguish." This is Priestley's message of direct conflict. This is what the microcosm of the dining room of the Birling residence shows. A message that will be echoed by many - the Mr Birlings of society wondering where it all went wrong..

Essay / Socialism and Capitalism in 'An Inspector Calls' Brumley. Conflict is immediately presented as a key theme and I will explore the conflict: Socialism versus Capitalism (responsibility). In 1946, Britain was not in the best state, after two violent conflicts (World War I and II), many cities had suffered damage. during the Blitz. The political situation was about to change massively with the arrival of a Labor government in 1946, the same year that 'An Inspector Calls' was performed. Both wars had promoted the idea of equality and many were eager to attempt to end social problems attributed to the class system. Priestley used his “surroundings” and the issues of the time to write “An Inspector Calls.” In Act 1, the Birlings celebrate their daughter's engagement to Gerald Croft, which would merge two business competitors (the Birlings and the Crofts), resulting in higher profits - which would be most beneficial to Mr. Birling . In Act 1, Priestley relies heavily on the audience's knowledge of past events for dramatic irony - Priestley uses Birling's optimism as he raves about the Titanic: "the Titanic - she sails in the week next - forty-six thousand eight hundred tons - New York in five days - and all luxury, and unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable. which is about entering a world that will avoid conflict. Ironically, Priestley has already introduced the conflict to the extent that Birling's views come into conflict with the reality of what is about to cause unease in Britain. When the inspector enters, his manners come into conflict with those of Mr. Birling, as well as his views on society. He is relatively reserved, although he is not intimidated by the idea of asking the Birlings questions... middle of paper ...... uses the Inspector as a means in itself to convey his ideas about socialism and the conflict with Mr. Birling with these ideas. The main reason the Inspector is in conflict with Mr. Birling is that Mr. Birling is extremely confident and conflicted, particularly when he dismisses the possibility of war based on his belief in progress that " the world is developing so fast that it will make war impossible” and this is strongly at odds with the Inspector’s own views. Priestley's conclusion in a conclusion is that if people do not look out for each other in the smallest way, they will destroy men on the battlefield, "in fire, blood and anguish." This is Priestley's message of direct conflict. This is what the microcosm of the dining room of the Birling residence shows. A message that will be echoed by many - the Mr Birlings of society wondering where it all went wrong..

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