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Theme Of Morality In An Inspector Calls

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An Inspector Calls, by J.B. Priestley, is a play about a family that all have connected to Eva Smith’s suicide in one way or another. It is shown in in the play how the characters are lacking moral values but you can also see other situations like this in everyday life. Morality is not only knowing the difference between right and wrong but also having a kind of code you follow despite the consequences. An example of a moral person would be Martin Luther King Jr. because of his moral based actions in his life. He was a civil rights activist and became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He acted based on his Christian beliefs and inspired by the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi. He was also given a …show more content…

Sheila’s immoral actions got Eva Smith fired from her job because she was just jealous. This is shown when Sheila says “She was the right type for it, just as I was the wrong type. She was very pretty too – with big dark eyes – and that didn’t make it any better.” when talking about Eva being prettier in a dress. After this she got Eva fired just out of spite. As well as this Eric just used her and didn't think of the consequences. This is shown when Eric says "Yes I wasn't in love with her anything - but I liked her - she was pretty and a good sport -" when talking about how he used Eva for her body and his own benefits. Birling fired Eva because she asked to have decent wages, Mrs B. refused Eva help when she needed it most and Gerald cheated on Sheila. These are just some of the many examples of how the characters in the play are immoral. In the play An Inspector Calls good triumphs in the end and they realize that what they did was wrong. This is shown when while the others are acting like nothing happened after realizing the inspector was a fake Sheila says "No, because I remember what he said, how he looked, and what he made me feel. Fire and blood and anguish. And it frightens me the way you talk, and I can't listen to any more of it." in response showing she knows she was wrong and Eric agrees when saying "And I agree with Sheila. It frightens me too.". Later it shown that everyone feels guilty after the story is revealed to be true and the narration

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