The Inspector is meticulous and always in control. This is apparent in the quote, “One person and one line of enquiry at a time.” By questioning the Birlings individually, the Inspector isolates them, making them more vulnerable. He has a clever way of manipulating them, where he gives them information, which then encourages them to talk. He uses rather aggressive language, putting pressure on them and forcing them to confess. Priestley carefully structures the play’s ‘chain of events’ through the Inspector’s character, which creates suspense for the
