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'An Inspector Calls': exploring Priestley's use of structure

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I can understand and explain how Priestley uses structure for effect in ‘An Inspector Calls’.

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The cliffhanger at the end of the play gives the play an ambiguous and unresolved ending. Priestley uses cliffhangers to create suspense and tension throughout the play. Priestley uses a cyclical structure to impact the audience and provoke reflection. The cyclical structure of the play links to the themes of social responsibility, class and societal change.

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