How far can Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls' be seen as a prefect play?
             In many respects An Inspector Calls fulfils the criteria of a well- made play. Although Priestley felt that it was "sourly noticed" by the critics. The problem was that they were confused by the character Inspector Goole; was he a regular Inspector or was he a hoaxer or possible something more and what did Priestley intend him to be, did Priestley want to confuse the audience and allow them to believe what they wanted to believe. Is An Inspector Calls a well-made play, the formula for a well-made play is an almost guaranteed prescription for a successful piece of drama? This play has been massively successful but is there such thing a prefect play; I don't believe there is. I think perfection is impossible. There will always be two opinions to everything people do, good and bad.
             The play starts from ignorance to knowledge, for both the characters and the audience. It is cleverly crafted to build suspense and tension. Priestly has used different types of irony in mainly Mr Birling as well as a few others. The idea that Inspector Goole is not a really Inspector or even human is empathised by an chief Inspector ringing the Birlings at the end of the play reporting a death of a young girl by suicide, finishing with a dramatic climax and the audience confused and wondering whether the Inspector was really or not.
             The exposition of the play is arguably the most significant part of this play. The idea of an exposition is to capture the reader from the begging. That is why it is important at the begging of a film or a book to add some action or drama just to make sure the audience stay interested. Also important in an exposition is to give the background information of the characters and anything significant that has happened in the past to any of the characters. Priestley introduces the characters to the audience and establishes th...