Mastering the Page: AQA GCSE English Literature Revision Podcast
1) S2 E14: Wealth
Priestley criticises the obsession with wealth and materialism through characters like Mr and Mrs Birling. This episode examines how the play challenges the idea that money and status equate to happin...Show More
2) S2 E13: Social Responsibility
The Inspector’s message is clear: “We are responsible for each other.” In this episode, we explore the theme of social responsibility, discussing how Priestley encourages his audience to reflect on th...Show More
3) S2 E12: Social Class
Priestley critiques the rigid class system of Edwardian Britain through the interactions between the Birlings and Eva Smith. This episode explores how the play exposes class prejudice and calls for gr...Show More
4) S2 E11: Generational Divide
The generational divide is a key theme in An Inspector Calls. This episode discusses how Priestley uses the younger Birlings to represent hope for change, contrasting their willingness to learn with t...Show More
5) S2 E10: Gender
The play explores the inequalities faced by women in a patriarchal society. This episode examines how Priestley critiques the gender norms of the early 20th century, using Eva Smith, Sheila, and Mrs B...Show More
6) S2 E9: Exploitation
Priestley highlights the exploitation of the working class through the treatment of Eva Smith. In this episode, we discuss how each character’s actions reflect the abuse of power and privilege, and ho...Show More
7) S2 E8: Capitalism v Socialism
The tension between capitalism and socialism is at the heart of An Inspector Calls. This episode examines how Priestley critiques capitalist greed and promotes socialist ideals, using the Inspector an...Show More
8) S2 E7: The Inspector
The enigmatic Inspector Goole drives the action and Priestley’s moral message. This episode delves into his role as a truth-teller, his mysterious nature, and how he represents Priestley’s vision of c...Show More
9) S2 E6: Sheila Birling
Sheila undergoes one of the most significant transformations in the play. This episode explores her journey from shallow privilege to a figure of hope and change. We discuss how Sheila embodies Priest...Show More
10) S2 E5: Mrs Birling
Mrs Birling is a cold, dismissive character who represents entrenched privilege and moral hypocrisy. We analyse her lack of compassion for Eva Smith, her inability to accept guilt, and how Priestley u...Show More