An Inspector Calls by JB PriestleyThe play entitled An Inspector Calls was written by JB Priestley in 1946, just after the Second World War. Although the action takes place in the spring of 1912; just before the First World War, it was almost immediately recognized as a grandiose work. JB Priestley was writing the play for a middle class audience and was trying to speak for the working class by showing how the Birlings and Gerald Croft were all involved in the miserable life of a working class girl. Priestley wants to show us that we have a responsibility to others to act fairly and without prejudice and that we do not live in isolation. Our actions affect others. This is the concept of collective responsibility. According to Priestley, “things could really improve if only people became more socially responsible for the well-being of others.” We must face our mistakes and learn from them. This socialist message is delivered through the mouth of the inspector, who takes on the role of teacher to the Birling family. He hopes to teach them moral values ​​and respect for everyone, no matter how poor they are. While the older members of the family, Arthur and Sybil Birling and Gerald Croft, remain as pompous and superior as ever, the younger generation, Eric and Sheila Birling, realize and accept their role in Eva Smith's death. “I know I'm guilty and I'm desperately sorry” SheilaAct 2 “I've told you everything I know and it doesn't seem very important to me.”Mr. Birling Act1 This is Priestley's way of saying that it is up to the younger generation of society to change because older people are much more resilient and committed to their way of life....... middle of paper . .....session. This time around, Priestley says, things could really improve if only people became more socially responsible for the well-being of others. We must face our mistakes and learn from them. The fact that his use of time sometimes makes it seem like events haven't happened yet and that the characters might have a chance to change their actions, reflects this - there was a Second World War and people have a second chance to make a difference. The older Birlings represent those who failed to learn the lessons of the First World War, while Sheila and Eric represent the younger generation who still have the chance to learn and change. In conclusion, this play is a commentary on Edwardian society, as well as a play on relationships as a whole. Priestley sets out to show the failures of this society and succeeds..