Analysis of An Inspector Calls Theatre Production

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Costumes and props:

The costumes are a very important part of every play it can make a character seem great rich or poor all just by looking at the costume. The inspector was wearing lots of dark layers, which makes him look like a businessman. After each interview he takes off a layer of clothing which symbolises that a weight of responsibility has been taken of his shoulders. Also he is peeling away at the lies until he can have the truth.

At the begging Sheila is wearing white clothes like a white wedding dress and this gives the effect that she is clean, nice and pure. Also this was the fashion at the time and a very expensive dress. After her interview from an inspector she striped down to her under garments this symbolises that she doesn’t like her life and she doesn’t need posh clothes because she is the same as everyone else. She realises that every human as equal rights. Mrs Birling is wearing a rich red colour, which shows richness and royalty. Her character is a quite spiteful and she is very stubborn when she wants. Mr. Birling wore a very rich and posh business suit. This showed his character has a rich person who doesn’t really care about other people. Eric’s clothes on the other hand were very different he had a suit on yes but his shirt is UN-tucked and there are stains on his jacket. It shows that he is quite drunk and he couldn’t care less about his reputation he is too upset about Eva Smith. The props that were used were tables and cutlery this shown how they had a lot of money also how rich they are.

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Comments on Acting:

I think the majority of the acting was very good. I liked how Mr. Birling tried to catch the essence of when he tried to show of his power of knowing the head of police and being an ex-mayor. Also when the inspector was questioning Mrs Birling she was acting show defiant until she found out about Eric then her expression was brilliant.

Then Master Eric I think he went a bit other the top with being drunk. I feel he could have started of a little drunk and get worse of towards ...

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