The Heinemann PDF of "An Inspector Calls" is a valuable resource for students and teachers alike. It provides a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the play, including:
Understanding the context is crucial for top marks (AO3). Priestley wrote the play during the final year of World War Two and set it in 1912:
Below is an essay exploring the central themes of social responsibility and the generational divide within the play. The Collision of Conscience: Social Responsibility in An Inspector Calls J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls
For many, the Heinemann PDF or physical copy is their first introduction to the Birling family
Heinemann often includes introductory essays and notes that break down the historical context, such as the pre-1945 societal structure versus the post-war world in which the play was written.