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An Inspector calls Essay
An Inspector calls is written by J
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One of this generations is the
elder one which is represented by Mr and Mrs Birling
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This
elder generation represents the capitalist sector of society which played an important role in the 19th century but was
going to be replaced in the 20th century by Socialism
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Priestley focused on making the parent’s lack of social awareness, at the
beginning also Sheila and Eric
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All around the book there is proof that the elder generation supports the idea of capitalism
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He also
mentions that the reason for getting Eva dismissed is that if he would have agreed to pay more to the workers he would
have lost a 12 percent of the income in paying just 2 more shielings than average to each worker, this shows he was
selfish and very concerned about his business such as capitalists do
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Also there is a very particular discussion between Sheila and Mrs Birling, in the beginning of act 2 while they are
wondering how the girl committed suicide, Mrs Birling tries to build up a socially based wall between them (capitalists)
and the poor Eva (Socialist)
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After that Mrs Birling continues presuming that her husband was going
to be Lord Mayor and talking about her family as if it was perfect (such as capitalist thoughts of the world, of it being a
perfect place, ignoring poverty and unhappiness of others) And Sheila reveals to her that Eric, Mrs Birling so perfect son
(for her) had been drinking a lot often, which Mrs Birling denies to accept

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