Exploring methods to present Mr Birling
Useful for all students reading the play 'An Inspector Calls' by J.B. Priestley during their GCSE English Literature study.
The matching activity helps students focus in on the methods Priestley uses to present Birling, helping them identify specific examples and pinpoint implied meaning behind each method.
The resource also includes an answer sheet and challenge activities to help students further stretch their knowledge and understanding of the character of Mr Birling.
Browse additional resources in the 'An Inspector Calls' section.
A sample extract from the resource:
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Technique |
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Example |
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Effect |
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Dramatic irony |
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The 1945 audience knows that 1912 Mr Birling is wrong about war, the Titanic, etc. |
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The audience see Birling as misinformed, prompting us to be less likely to believe other things he says. |
Challenge activities
1. Find additional examples of these methods in the play.
2. Can you spot other techniques Priestley uses to present the character of Birling?
