Great Books - An Inspector Calls - Online Courses - Adult Learning

Social Conscience and Dramatic Tension in An Inspector Calls.

• This course will explore the dramatic techniques and structure of An Inspector Calls.

• Provide insight to fully understand the historical and social context of the play.

• Analyse Priestley’s message and how it is conveyed through characterisation and dialogue.

• Examine themes such as social responsibility, class, capitalism, and generational conflict.

• Develop skills in literary analysis, critical thinking, and close reading.

Course Summary:

• Identify and analyse the key themes and characters in the play.

• Understand how Priestley uses dramatic form and language to convey meaning.

• Explain the impact of historical and social context on the play’s message.

• Evaluate differing interpretations of the play’s ending and its genre.

• Discuss the relevance of the play’s themes in contemporary society.

By the end of the course, you will: Produce analytical insights on characters, themes, and context. Participate in discussions on moral and ethical questions raised in the play. Use quotations accurately in support of interpretations. Demonstrate understanding of dramatic irony, tension, and symbolism. Reflect critically on personal and societal responsibility

What you will need to bring to the course:

Suggested Reading for the course: An Inspector Calls.

Not in Front of the Servants: A True Portrait of Upstairs, Downstairs Life: Frank Victor Dawes.