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Introduction
You should comment on:
• The genre 'An Inspector Calls' belongs to. Try to include explanations of
the terms ‘morality play’ and ‘well-made-play’ if it is relevant to what you’re
discussing
What Priestley's main concerns were when he wrote the play- what is his message?
Why are the dates of when the play was written (1945) and when it is set (1912)
are important?
PLANNING: Decide which dramatic devices you are going to discuss in each
paragraph. Link relevant ones together. REMEMBER TO USE YOUR TABLE TO HELP
YOU.
Conclusion
You should write a paragraph which relates back to the question about the effect
of the dramatic devices in Act One on an audience. Sum up your ideas and finish
the essay with a succinct answer to the question.
How the playwright changes your opinion of the Birlings during Act One
What you think the playwright's message is and why it is still relevant today.