Direct the characters in ‘ An Inspector Calls’ from page 11 when the Inspector enters Mr. Birling’s house to page 16 when Sheila says’ what’s this about the streets ?’

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In my essay I am choosing to direct the characters in ' An Inspector Calls' from page 11 when the Inspector enters Mr. Birling's house to page 16 when Sheila says' what's this about the streets ?'. I am going to direct each character in this part and their movements, body language , expressions, tone of voice and manner of speaking. I will also comment upon the social and historical context of my scene.

*- Comments on spotlights, music.

Now I am going to direct each and every character.

Inspector Goole :- Most of the time I want you to talk coolly with a mysterious smile. When you enter Mr. Birling's house and call "Mr.Birling?" I want you to say it in a serious tone with a mysterious smile.

*- When the Inspector enters Mr.Birling's house , I want a spotlight on him with a strange music.

When Mr .Birling says " Have a glass of port or whisky" I want you to say "No, Thank you .I am on duty." Abruptly from which the audience can know how strict you are. When Mr.Birling says "Just keep quiet, Eric and don't get excited..." I want you to say "Yes .End of September , 1910"in a soft tone with a mysterious smile walking around the table staring at Mr.Birling. When Mr.Birling says "Well ,I don't see that it's any concern of yours..." I want you to say "It might be y'know" rudely folding your hands & moving around so that the audience can know that you are not afraid of him even after you know that he is rich and can suspend you for being rude to him. When Mr. Birling tells you about how he frequently plays golf with Colonel Roberts, I want you to say dryly " I don't play golf." So that the audience think you were not afraid of getting suspended by Colonel Roberts for being rude to him..
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Mr. Birling :- Most of the time I want you to act bossy and I want you to talk as a rich selfish man does. When the Inspector calls " Mr. Birling?" I want you to say "Yes, sit down Inspector." In a tone as if he has disturbed your party and I want you to walk around.When you ask him"... any trouble of warrant?" he says " no, Mr. Birling ". At this time I want you to say" then what is it then?" biting your nail , looking around as if you are nervous and impatient. ...

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