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1. Aidan Name cards social inequality What is the significance of the word on your name card?

2. Who is to blame?

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4. Steven Daldry: 1945: Tom Priestley: 1912: Women: What are we told about or by the above?

5. Binary oppositions • JB Priestley’s play works well through the creation of direct opposites, such as: • Rich v Poor • Socialist v Capitalist • Old v Young • How many more can you create?

6. A quick reminder – AO2 demands that you: “consider how language, structure and form contribute to the writer’s presentation of ideas, themes and settings”. One possible theme you could be asked about is the conflict between the old traditionalists and the young idealists. Spend two minutes sharing your thoughts from your placemat with your shoulder partner Theme – Young and Old

7. With your shoulder partner, label yourself A and B. A is focussing on the older generation in the play. B is focussing on the younger generation. Read through the relevant paragraph on the sheet which highlights some of the issues attached to this topic. Is there anything else you can add to this? Underline each of the key points made in this paragraph. Find three quotes from the play to support these ideas Pair/Share your ideas Theme – Young and Old

8. A - The Old Traditionalists • Priestley presents Arthur and Sybil Birling as having very traditional views. They think that they know best, that children should be seen and not heard and they don’t like their authority to be challenged. They represent the views of the ruling class in Edwardian Society and by questioning their old fashioned personal views, Priestley also questions their obsession with social class. Priestley’s suggesting that the whole class system is out of touch and needs to be reformed. 3 quotations from the play to prove these ideas: Any more observations on the older characters?

9. B - The Young Idealists • Priestley presents the younger generation as challenging the authority of their elders. This threatens Birling who tries to silence them. The younger generation are shown as ambitious, determined and motivated. Eva Smith’s courage is the main reason Birling sacked her. If the younger generation learn their lesson, there’s a chance for an equal and fairer society in the future. Eric at the end is standing around as if he wants nothing to do with his parents. Sheila stands with him. By the end of the play they’re no longer controlled by their parents. 3 quotations from the play to prove these ideas: Any more observations on the younger characters?

10. In your groups I want you to research and prepare a presentation on one of these themes: • Conservatism v Idealism • Young v Old • Learning v Ignorance • Growth v Stagnation • Responsibility v Selfishness • Socialism v Capitalism • Men v Women • 1945 v 1912

11. In your groups I want you to research and prepare a presentation on one of these themes: • Your presentation must include: • Clear lines of argument • Excellent quotations to support your points • Exploration of how Priestley uses language in these quotes • Links to context • Links to the key characters • You will be presenting in the form of a podcast and an essay plan. These will be shared online on our class website.