Inspector Calls

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Evaluate the success of Priestley's use of settings in expounding his socialist agenda in An Inspector Calls. “An Inspector Calls” was set in 1912 and aimed to get a message across to its audience.  What was this message and how did Priestley’s use of setting expound his socialist agenda? This essay will evaluate the question.                                                                                         The play is written to effect and influence the audiences’ views and feelings towards the plot. At the beginning of the play during Sheila and Gerald’s engagement, everybody is celebrating with happiness so the author portrays a “pink and intimate” lighting which creates a soft, smooth and inviting environment. This creates a gentle
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hearted approach to the audience and shows no approaching threat. Though when the Inspector arrives, the lighting has dramatically changed to a solid and intense tone which builds concern and suspense as the audience’s inquisitiveness is raised. The audience at this point show some awareness as to what the inspector is there for and has to bring, quite likely negativity.                                                                                                The sound of the doorbell spots Goole existence. It signifies an urgent and a negative approach when the door has been opened.  This interrupts Birling’s speech and lets the audience know Priestley is quite aware that Birling is talking a ...

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