Playwright JBPriestley in "An Inspector Calls" uses many dramatic devices, including dramatic irony and tension, in order to convey a political message powerful throughout the play Priestley promotes the idea of ​​socialism, suggesting a society in which community and responsibility are predominant. This contrasts with the idea of ​​capitalism, in which "every man is an island" and must work. for himself, without thinking of others Priestley's presentation of the Inspector as both omniscient and menacing becomes the manifestation of the expression of his opinions The play is set in 1912 but these two years are a time when. Britain is in disarray after two destructive and socially devastating world wars Priestley uses this time difference effectively, showing people that the way forward is socialism. Finally, Priestley uses symbolism comprehensively to explore the social divide between the upper and lower classes. The character of the inspector was used as a dramatic device. He is used to convey a message, as a mouthpiece for Priestley's views. It makes it seem like socialism is the true and honest way to live. The inspector does not use euphemisms but instead uses graphic images in order to shock the Birlings and give them information: “she had swallowed a lot of strong disinfectant. I burned her inside of course.” This constantly reminds the characters of the horrible death that Eva Smith has just suffered; it makes them feel even worse. The Inspector also has an aura of omniscience and an almost ethereal presence. His name, Inspector Goole, indicates this because Goole resembles Ghoul and Inspector resembles wraith. The Inspector has the habit of "correcting" the capitalists and...... middle of paper ...... resolutely unsinkable" Titanic and by the fact that he removes the threat of war "I say that there is no chance of war. » The implication is that it is tragic that someone so stupid is in a position of power. Priestley's intention is to make capitalists look stupid and have the public support his socialist ideas. Birling's views throughout the play continually clash with those of the Inspector and so Priestley deliberately makes the play attack Mr Birling, ironically in their own little war. Likewise, Birling feels little temporary remorse for what he did to Eva because he believes that a crime is just a crime. scandal if others hear about it. Priestley's presentation quickly buys into the idea that Goole wasn't a real detective: "if he wasn't, that matters a lot”