inspector goole · an inspector calls · socialist · suffragist · morally driven · mysterious · calm · authoritative · voice of conscience · justice
Edna enters the dining room. “Please, sir, an inspector's called.” She announces. Mr. Arthur Birling scowls. “An inspector? What kind of inspector?” He gruffs harshly through his cigar. “A police inspector. He says his name's inspector Goole.” Edna nods. Birling thinks for a moment or so. “Don't know him. Does he want to see me?” With a brief glance at the door, Edna sighs. “Yes, sir. He says it's important.” Birling rolls his eyes. “All right, Edna. Show him in here. Give us some more light.” Edna does, then goes out. A few minutes later, after Mr. Gerald Croft and Mr. Birling tease Eric, Edna opens the door, announcing, “Inspector Goole.” The inspector enters, and Edna goes, closing the door after her. The inspector need not be a big man but he creates at onc…