This is generally seen as a homophone for ghoul which is another word for a ghost. His name is Inspector Goole, which initially sounds rather like a ghostly figure. ... One theory is that he is a ghost-like figure, suggested by his name "Goole", who is sent to make the Birlings aware of their actions.

Was the inspector a ghost?

The Inspector was a supernatural being (kind of like the ghosts who visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol) who took it upon himself to show the Birlings the error of their ways and to get justice for Eva.

Is Inspector Goole an angel?

The character of Inspector Goole can be explained in many ways. It is thought, that he could be a ghost, an angel (sent from God to deliver the truth), a psychic (able to see the future), or simply just a socialist “Crank” – this is what, in fact, the characters in the play believe towards the end, as Mr.