The Dramatic Impact Of The Inspectors Last Speech And Its Link To The Main Messages Of The Play

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The Dramatic Impact Of The Inspector’s Last Speech And Its Link To The Main Messages Of The Play

As the inspector begins his final speech he makes sure that no one is talking that they are all listening. After he makes them all listen he points out to each of them how they have helped to push the girl towards suicide. He admits that Gerald did at least give the girl some affection and happiness, but stresses that they are all to blame and that they will never forget what they have done. The inspector’s tone becomes prophetic as his final speech goes on, he talks how the world will change and soon. He talks of fire and pain and destruction, this could relate to the world wars that are coming. Then after this huge climax and build up the inspector leaves them.

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The family are in shock and awe. The Inspector’s repetition of what each has done to harm the girl is a useful reminder of their weaknesses and makes sure they realise what they have done. It shows that the Inspector’s job is nearly over, it leaves the Birlings to think back on their part in the girl’s death and it builds up the sense of guild before the Inspector’s final speech. A large section of the play has been leading up to this point and it almost like the finishing climax if it wasn’t for the additional surprise to come. ...

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