An Inspector Calls

This An Inspector Calls revision and support page provides you with a comprehensive collection of resources for independent learning. Covering key aspects of J.B. Priestley’s play, the page includes detailed summaries and in-depth analysis of each act, helping you understand the plot, character development, and dramatic techniques.

We will also explore the play’s central themes, including social responsibility, class, and gender, with clear explanations and textual references. Character breakdowns provide insight into motivations, relationships, and key moments, while quotation banks support memorisation and analysis for exam responses. To enhance exam preparation, the page features practice questions, model answers, and structured activities designed to develop critical thinking and essay-writing skills. Downloadable resources and study guides allow students to consolidate their learning at their own pace, making revision more effective.

Ideal for GCSE English Literature students, this collection of resources supports independent study and classroom learning. The structured approach ensures that students can build a deep understanding of the text while developing the analytical skills required for success in their exams.

Ms Dunn’s GCSE English Modern Drama

Student access to Ms Dunn’s online classroom for full resources to complement our in-class learning

Context

An Inspector Calls: Literary Timeline

Context for An Inspector Calls in 5

Podcast: The Class System

Vocabulary

An Inspector Calls Key Terminology

Download: An Inspector Calls Academic Vocabulary List

Detailed academic vocabulary list (Tier 2 vocabulary) complete with word classes and clear definitions in context. Vocabulary comes with bonus Arabic translations which supports English as an Additional Language Learners, and synonyms.

Characters & Quotations

Download: An Inspector Calls Character Map

A character map of the relationships and interactions between characters in J. B. Priestley’s play An Inspector Calls. Can be used for in class instruction or as a poster display.