Y9 IC L9 Act 3 Part 2

What does "redemption" mean as used in An Inspector Calls?

• Achieving freedom from all responsibilities.

• Being saved from an act of sin, error, or evil.

• Forgiving someone for their mistakes.

• Establishing a personal moral code.

Which term describes the belief that life has no objective meaning, purpose, or value?

• Absurdism

• Nihilism

• Existentialism

• Determinism

According to Nietzsche’s ideas as referenced in the play, who is expected to rise in the absence of God?

• A benevolent dictator

• The ubermensch (superhuman)

• A wise collective leader

• The ordinary working class

Which of the following best illustrates Eric’s nihilistic tendencies?

• He strictly adheres to his father’s expectations and societal norms.

• He rejects his father’s expectations and ignores Edwardian etiquette.

• He seeks guidance from traditional moral authorities.

• He actively promotes family values and social responsibility.

How does Inspector Goole challenge the nihilistic views presented in the play?

• By endorsing the idea that life lacks objective meaning.

• By reinforcing moral duty through the use of religious imagery.

• By advocating for complete individual freedom without consequences.

• By dismissing the importance of moral guidelines.

Inspector Goole’s portrayal as “all knowing, all seeing” primarily serves to:

• Intimidate the family into silence.

• Establish him as a god-like figure who judges each family member’s sins.

• Support the Birlings’ views on capitalism.

• Encourage the rejection of traditional moral values.

What does the word "righteous" mean?

• Acting in accordance with moral law.

• Having no concern for ethical principles.

• Making decisions based on personal gain.

• Ignoring social expectations and traditions.