AIC - Eva Smith

Question 1

“she’d had a lot to say”

Answer 1

• Mr Birling’s dismissal shows his oppressive greed
• this shows her desire to challenge unfair treatment which shows her bravery
• her ability to start the strikes shows she is a role model

Question 2

analyse “She was young and pretty and warm-hearted”

Answer 2

• Eva’s gratitude shows her precarious situation in society
• It also shows how vulnerable she is
• Inspector uses Eva to show how easily poor people were exploited

Question 3

Analyse “had been pretty”

Answer 3

• When Inspector says this and says Eva Smith “wasn’t pretty when I saw her today” there is a huge contrast
• the changes in her physical appearance reflect her emotional toll