act 1 summary Flashcards
how does the play open
with the billing family (+gerald) having an engagement party
what is Mr birling going before the inspector comes in?
he is making a pompous speech outlining his vies on what’s happening at the minute (war, titanic etc) and talks about business with the crofts
why has the inspector entered
to make enquiries about the suicide of a young girl called Eva smith
what does this inspector show the birling’s when interrogating them
a picture of Eva smith
how is mr birling connected to Eva
he employed her in his factory but sacked her for being one of the leaders of a strike for higher wages
what do sheila, eric and Gerald think about Mr Birling’s actions
sheila and Eric think he acted harshly and Gerald supports him and his decision
how is Shelia connected to Eva
sheila had Eva sacked from her job as a shop assistant at milwards as she was jealous
what does Eva smith change her name too
daisy renton
who reacts weirdly to hearing the change of name
gerald
what does his reaction show
that gerald new the girl too
towards the end of the act 1, what does the inspector suggest
that many people share responsibility for the misery which promoted Eva to end her life
what does sheila warn gerald about
not hiding anything from the inspector
