What is the atmosphere like at the beginning of Act III? How does it compare to the earlier acts?, How does Mr. Birling react when he hears about Eva Smith's death? Do you think his reaction is typical of his character?, Describe Gerald's confession in Act III. How does it affect the other characters in the play?, What do you think Sheila means when she says, "It frightens me the way you talk"? How has Sheila's character changed throughout the play?, How does Inspector Goole's final speech in Act III tie together the themes of responsibility and social justice in the play?, Do you think the characters have truly learned their lesson by the end of Act III? Why or why not?, In Act III, the characters receive a phone call that changes the course of the play. How does this phone call impact the plot and the characters' reactions?, What is the significance of the title "An Inspector Calls" in Act III? How does it relate to the events that unfold?, Choose one character from Act III (Mr. Birling, Mrs. Birling, Sheila, Eric, or Gerald) and describe how they have evolved or not evolved throughout the play. Provide examples from Act III to support your answer., Imagine you are one of the characters in Act III. How would you have reacted to Inspector Goole's revelations, and why?.

AIC ACT III DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

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