The Inspector as a supernatural figure in 'An Inspector Calls'

The Inspector’s supernatural traits suggest he operates beyond conventional reality, elevating his role. His eerie knowledge and prophetic understanding hint at an otherworldly presence creating tension and unease. The Inspector's mysterious arrival and departure imply a figure beyond human law enforcement. His true identity remains unclear, leading the audience to question his divine or ghostly nature. Priestley uses the supernatural to elevate the moral and social themes including crime, punishment and justice.