J.B Preistly wrote a play called `An Inspector calls' in 1945, which is set in 1912. Preistly announces his concerns through the characters. It is necessary to consider the role of the inspector. An important feature of the play is what impact the inspector has on the contemporary audience. In order to do this we must consider the inspectors speeches.

The play opens on a scene of celebration for Sheila and Gerald who are going to get married. The whole family except Gerald's mum and dad are brought together for this special occasion. When they are all gathered the tension can be seen at the very start. Mr Birling keeps talking about port and business.

Mr. Birling says that German officers talk nonsense and keep saying that war is inevitable. But he thinks that it's a load of rubbish and that the world will live in peace. He says...