How to analyse a book - An example with An inspector calls.pptx

Speaking lesson

1. An inspector calls By J.B Priestley

2. When reading a book , we must consider these aspects : PLOT LINE What is the story about ? What relevant events happen ? Who are important in this story ? What is the conflict ? How does it end ? CHARACTERS The people / entities present in the story . Their characteristics and personalities . Their relevance in the story . SETTING i.e : the context , historical background , the year , social culture, etc. SYMBOLS The important objects of the story . THEMES The topics that the book illustrates . PERSONAL OPINION What were our likes and dislikes and why .

3. CHARACTERS 01 04 02 05 03 07 Arthur Birling Sybile Birling Sheila Inspector Gool Gerald Croft Eric Birling Eva Smith 06

4. CHARACTER MAP Arthur Birling Sybile Birling Sheila Birling Inspector Gool Gerald Croft Eric Birling Eva Smith married parents parents enganged ???? ????

5. The Picture Symbol 01

6. Theme 1: Social Classes