Inspector Goole character analysis

Last updated: 22/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Inspector Goole diagram
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Drama: Modern drama
Resource type
Display/posters
Revision
Author
J.B. Priestley
Character
Inspector Goole
Time period
Post-1900
Title
An Inspector Calls
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This helpful resource is ideal as a revision tool or learning support for students studying ‘An Inspector Calls’ by JB Priestley for GCSE English Literature.

The resource summarises key ideas about the Inspector, arguably the most important ‘An Inspector Calls’ character in the play. This is essential for students to work with, so they can develop their line of enquiry into the main characters in the play, supporting their research with key quotes to deepen their understanding as the text progresses.

An analysis of the omniscient police inspector as the socialist mouthpiece within the play, critical of the middle class and the upper classes, with help support students to extend their evaluation of J.B. Priestley’s methods, themes and language use.

A review of the final speech by the Inspector in the play encapsulates the main messages conveyed by the playwright so students can write with insight about the text.

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A sample extract from the resource:

The name

1. Sounds like 'ghoul' - someone who has a morbid interest in death, a spirit which is said to take fresh life from corpses. His existence is a result of the girl's death.

2. Goole is a seaside town and perhaps suggest he is going to fish for information.

Physical description

An impression of 'massiveness, solidity and purposefulness' is given. He grows and remains solid when each of the other characters break down. 

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