Poetry

Here are some videos of the poems that will be covered in class.

Poetry

Language Techniques

The language used by each character helps us to form a clear picture of them.

The Inspector

Introducing himself as Inspector Goole, he's a police officer who comes to investigate the background to a young woman's suicide.

Eric Birling

Eric is the only son of Mr and Mrs Birling.  He is employed in his father's business and drinks more than he should, which leads him into trouble.

Eva Smith/Daisy Renton

Eva Smith/Daisy Renton is the two names given to the girl who suffers at the hands of the Birlings and Gerald.

Themes: Love

Throughout the play the idea of love varies, depending on which character is talking about it.