Explore the Role of Inspector Goole in the Play EssayInspector Goole is the main character of the play. This is even stated before the audience is even introduced to him. To the public, the name "Goole" sounds like "ghoul", which is a play on words. Priestly uses a play on words to make the piece more effective. The Inspector's name seems to suggest a certain supernatural element in his character. You can see the contrast with this name and the other characters in the play who all have names like "Sheila" and "Eric." These are names that could be attributed to countless people at the time. The author chose to do this to subconsciously inform the audience that Inspector Goole plays an important role in the development of the play. Throughout the play, Inspector Goole lives up to expectations as a macabre and eye-catching character, capable of knowing things before the characters do. He has a tough personality and introduces a key theme in the play, which achieves what the author wanted the characters and audience to face. I will explore Inspector Goole's role in the play and see how it contrasts with his character, the play's themes, dramatic effects and the author's intentions. The “vocation” of the inspector is quite worrying. The word “calls” seems so casual; as if the inspector was just coming for a casual chat and a cup of tea. However, it is quite the opposite. “Calls” is a misleading word to use about the inspector. He operates in a focused and calculating manner. However, at first it seems that he is casual and spontaneous in the way he conducts the investigation. The stage directions tell us that he "does not need to be a big man", but he immediately creates "an impression of massiveness, therefore... middle of paper... his role in the play, and how this relates to his character, the play's themes, dramatic effects and JB Priestley's intentions. I found that the role of Inspector Goole contributes enormously to the ending of the play. When he speaks, Inspector Goole displays JB Priestley's opinions through his speech. In writing this essay, I learned that we, as people, “are all members of one body” and that we must care for each other. I learned that we should not be selfish and that we should treat each other the same. The inspector sends a message, Priestley's message. After writing this essay, I think An Inspector Calls is an extraordinary play, based on old morality plays. I think that as Inspector Goole is the central protagonist, he plays a vital role in the growth of the play, and with him in the play he makes An Inspector Calls exhilarating..