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

Essay on the differences between Mr birle and the inspectorAn Inspector callsEssay on the differences between Mr birling and the InspectorThe dissipation was written in 1945 and set in 1912 with a society actuallydifferent from ours.The society of 1912 was divided into classes and how much money youhad. People were not handleed as equals and those of a lower class(e.g. Eva Smith), were treated with remissness and no equality bythose of a higher class with browbeat attitudes and influences (e.g.Mr birle and his family).The main theme of the take over is seek to put crossways a strong view torespect each other and treat people as your equal, no matter whattheir race, status etc, may be. The play and its message, I think, isaimed at the younger generation, who will one day submit the power andinfluence to change the society we live in.Mr Birlings social background is different from his wifes. Althoughthey argon 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 come alongs. It is clear thatMr Birling and his wife still treat their two children (Eric andSheila), same(p) little 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 son 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 original 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 take responsibility for their actions towards Evasmith. He has a moralising attitude and isnt afraid or intimidated by Mr Birlings bullying attitude. The Inspectors words/speeches hold dark depths of what is happening around us and how we treat peoplecan exhaust 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 effort Eva to suicide. His finalspeech on page 56 has a outstanding effect on Sheila and Eric (and thereader). He finally gets through to Sheila and Eric and is sympathetic