GCSE Literature: An Inspector Calls | Responsibility Worksheet

Responsibility theme worksheet pairing Mr Birling's speech to Eric and Gerald with the Inspector's final speech: students highlight key phrases, summarise Birling's beliefs and answer five questions on Priestley's message.
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Years 10–11 (Key Stage 4)
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Updated Apr 03, 2022

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Literature, English
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This worksheet pairs with An Inspector Calls.

Students will read through 2 different quotations and highlight key phrases within the speech. Then they will create bullet points and answer questions based on the character's philosophy toward responsibility.

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Learning objectives

  • Summarise Mr Birling's individualist beliefs

  • Contrast Birling's philosophy with the Inspector's message

  • Explain Priestley's message about responsibility

Skills covered

  • Highlighting key phrases — marking persuasive language in both speeches

  • Comparing viewpoints — setting individual against collective responsibility

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Core concepts

  • Responsibility

  • Individualism

  • Collectivism

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