An Inspector calls

“You are squiffy “

During this scene all of the characters develop and give the play a certain atmosphere, which makes you want to carry on watching the play. J B Priestly has written the play well and you really feel sorry for the characters when things don’t go their way.  In addition, you can empathise with them and you share all of their emotions.

         Out of all the characters Mr. Birling develops most throughout the play because he has one of the main roles, therefore you know Mr Birling the best. He has a large impact throughout the duration of the play because he is an overpowering character and especially at the beginning, he has a very dominant role compared to most of the other characters. When the inspector arrives at the house Mr Birling seems to be letting him know he is an important person in the town. He does this when he says;

“I was an alderman for years and Lord Mayor two years ago and I’m still on the bench so I know the Brummly police officers quite well”

Birling’s true character begins to show through when the inspector implies that the girl, Eva smith, was unfairly dismissed. “