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An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley is a play that begins with the Birling family celebrating Sheila’s engagement to Gerald, only to be interrupted by Inspector Goole, who questions them about the suicide of a young woman named Eva Smith who once worked at Arthur's mill. As Goole’s investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that each family member's actions contributed to Eva's tragic fate.
J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls receives acclaim for its tight narrative and social critique, with engaging characters and a suspenseful plot. Critics appreciate its moral questions and theatricality, although some find the dialogue dated and its didactic tone a bit heavy-handed. Overall, it remains a compelling exploration of responsibility and class.
Readers who relish socially conscious plays will enjoy An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley. Fans of mysteries with moral implications, akin to Arthur Miller's The Crucible and Agatha Christie's works, will appreciate its themes of responsibility and class disparity. Ideal for those who value dramatic tension and societal critique.
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Play: Drama
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Historical Fiction
Society: Class
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
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