The aspects of social responsibility

The aspects of social responsibilityIn what ways does Priestley explore the stem turn of social responsibility in An Inspector C every(prenominal)s?In this essay I aim to explore every last(predicate) the aspects of social responsibility shown in An Inspector Calls. I will endeavour to do this by utilise dramatic devices expressed byout the land and their significance to the symbolise I will also talk of the effectiveness in which Priestley conveys the theme of social responsibility.Throughout the 1930s Priestley became very aware of the social difference in Britain at that time and in 1942 he decided to form a political troupe with some like-minded colleagues. The party was called the Common Wealth Party and it argued that Land ownership should be accustomed to the public and that Britain should be more democratic in politics. In 1945 the Common Wealth Party was coordinated into the Labour party, alone Priestley was still very influential in the way that the party was bei ng contain and helped develop the idea of a welfare state which was implemented later on the war. Priestley also made more BBC radio broadcasts to try and promote the idea of socialism within the Labour Party.Social responsibility is the more or less discussed and possibly the most important aspect of An Inspector Calls. Priestleys message reckons to be Do not exactly look after yourself but also care for others and that people have to accept the consequences of their actions. Arthur Birling is a perfect example of this. But take my word for it, you youngsters and Ive learnt in the good hard school of ensure that a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own...In this quote Arthur is boost selfishness, being irresponsible and having no social responsibility, this is the complete opposite of everything that Priestley stands for as a socialist. Although this happens to work in Priestleys favour by means ofout the course of the play as the Inspector, w ho seems to voice Priestleys views as a socialist, frequently overturns Mr. Birlings and others views forcing them to be heard more habitually throughout the audience which will influence their opinions.The Birlings as a family seem to have no social responsibility, in particular Arthur makes it apparent that he has no social cognizance he illustrates no remorse when talking close to Evas death, or that of his factory workers and the horrendous conditions they work in. In his speech to Eric and Gerald prior to the arrival of the Inspector he offers some guidance in which he lectures on how he thinks others should be treated.But the way some of these cranks talk and write now, youd think everybody has to look after everybody else as if we were all mixed up together like bees in a bee hive- community and all that non soul. Mr. Birling carries qualities such as arrogance, inconsideration, irresponsibility and lacks social awareness. The Inspectors function in the play is to educate t he Birlings about collective responsibility, equality, union and consideration of others. He achieves this by using various techniques such as a shock and awe method and forcing them to feel guilt for what they have done by encouraging them to interpret with their victims.Priestley specifically set the play in 1912 this was because at this time society as a safe and sound was completely different to how it was when Priestley wrote the play (1945). The play has investigated the division of social class and the restrictions that come with it and also the matter of gender with one gender being dominant over the other. Although in 1945 almost all of these restrictions were gone. For instance, in 1912 it was considered compulsory for women to behave dutifully to men. The expectations on women were high and even women of aristocracy could do nothing but marry on, and for those who were born of a lower social class, it was an opportunity for cheap labour, much like the cause of Eva Smi th. However by 1945, the consequences of war enabled womens role in society to grow considerably. Priestley liked to see these strange situations as an opportunity and thought that his audiences would see the potential as he did. All the way through his play he constantly encourages his audience to take hold of the opportunity that the end of World warfare 2 has given them, to construct a superior more socially responsible society.When Priestley set the play in 1912 it gave him the opportunity to include references to major historical events such as the HMS Titanic, World War 1 and mining strikes. This allowed Priestley to make the audience involved and one step ahead of the ignorant characters.At prototypical glance the genre of the play An Inspector Calls seems to be a typical murder mystery. Although as the play expands, the genre seems to transform from a theme of ignorance to a whodunit as the Inspector cross-examines his way through each and every one in the Birling household . The Inspector manages to maintain control of the pace and the stress by dealing with each query individually. The story is revealed gradually, bit by bit.The lighting plays a world-shattering part in assigning the mood and atmosphere of the play. We start Act One with a explanation of the scene, followed by an introduction of the main characters. At this point we are told The lighting should be pink and indicate until the Inspector arrives, and then it should be brighter and harder. Priestley uses a pink, warm theme of lighting to portray a sense of calm, success and self-satisfaction, ultimately reflecting the characters.Dan Anahory