How is social responsibility presented in Inspector Calls? Firstly, Priestley presents social responsibility in An Inspector Calls as necessary for social change. He uses the Inspector and the younger generation to show that the younger and socialists must seek change in possible and fair life. This is significant as Priestley in 1945 as World War One was important and people really saw it had just happened were selfish and not needed. Overall Priestley encourages the audience to understand that old capitalistic ideas were holding people back from reaching a better society. He also created the older generation by understanding that taking responsibility was the right thing to do. Firstly, first presents social responsibility through the Birlings who refuse to accept blame. Mr Birling represents selfish capitalistic attitudes because he was a wealthy businessman who was selfish and refused to accept responsibility. This is shown when Mr Birling says "I can't accept any responsibility" when questioned about Eva. This shows Mr Birling's denial and lack of empathy. Priestley uses Mr Birling's confident tone to show how rude and dismissive he was. This makes the audience view him as selfish and inconsiderate. Priestley wrote the play after World War Two to criticise selfish attitudes and bring change. He wanted audiences to reject the idea that "every man must look after himself." This shows that Priestley presents the older generation as refusing to face social responsibility. Priestley presents the Inspector as the moral voice of the play, promoting social responsibility. He teaches the characters that their actions affect others. This is shown when the Inspector says, "We are members of one body." In his final speech, he suggests that the Inspector believes everyone is responsible for each other. It makes the audience understand that our actions always have consequences and we should all help each other in whichever way we can. The Inspector represents Priestley's socialist beliefs. In 1945, audiences were ready for change and more equality. This shows that Priestley uses the Inspector to teach the importance of caring for others. Priestley presents the younger generation as more willing to change and accept social responsibility. Sheila and Eric learn from the Inspector and change their attitudes. This is shown when Sheila says, "But these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people."aren't cheap labour, they're people." This implies that Sheila now understands how much the lower class endured and she starts showing empathy and moral growth. Eric also says "The fact remains that I did what I did" which shows that he accepts responsibility. Priestley uses these emotional reactions to show that the younger generation want to change for the better. This makes the audience feel hopeful because the next generation can restore social justice. Priestley wanted younger to build a fairer society after the war. Sheila and Eric represent the possibility of social change. This shows that Priestley presents as something the younger generation must embrace. In conclusion, Priestley presents social responsibility as needed for equality and justice. Through the Birlings, the Inspector and the younger generation, he shows that social responsibility is not present in everyone, but the people who are, become better people. Priestley encourages the audience that society improves when people recognise when they are in the wrong and make means to change.