Eric Flashcards
Eric is shown to be immature and drunk
I don’t know – really. Suddenly I felt I just had to laugh. (Act 1)
Trying to make fun of shiela in front of Gerald ( immature and drunk )
(rather noisily) All the best! She’s got a nasty temper sometimes – but she’s not bad really. Good old Sheila! (Act 1)
Thinks woman are crazy for clothes, stereotyping woman
I left’em talking about clothes again. You’d think a girl had never any clothes before she gets married. Women are potty about ‘em. (Act 1)
eric is adopting his dads views, but his dad cuts him off
By jove, yes. And as you were saying, dad, a man has to look after himself- (Act 1)
he is rude and defiant towards his father, he thinks that his father is strict
He could. He could have kept her on instead of throwing her out. I call it tough luck. (Act 1)
Eric starts showing signs of socialism and is understanding what it would be like for a worker at that time
Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages? We try for the highest possible prices. And I don’t see why she should have been sacked just because she’d a bit more spirit than the others. You said yourself she was a good worker. I’d have let her stay. (Act 1)
Eric tries to avoid the investigation and he tells that he is drunk
(suddenly bursting out) I’m sorry – but you see – we were having a little party – and I’ve had a few drinks, including rather a lot of champagne – and I’ve got a headache – and as I’m only in the way here – I think I’d better turn in. (Act 1)
Eric shows signs of anger and frustration towards his mum
(bitterly) You haven’t made it any easier for me, have you, mother? (Act 2)
Eric is feeling sorrowful for his actions, showing signs of the inspector
Yes. And that’s when it happened. And I didn’t even remember – that’s the hellish thing. Oh – my God! - how stupid it all is! (Act 2)
Eric’s lack of real care/affection for Daisy.
Yes. I wasn’t in love with her or anything – but I liked her – she was pretty and a good sport–
Daisy saw through Eric’s intentions and lack of maturity. She had enough dignity to not insist on a false marriage, and also to protect Eric.
No. she didn’t want me to marry her. Said I didn’t love her – and all that. In a way, she treated me – as if I were a kid. Though I was nearly as old as she was. (Act 2)
Eric had overused daisy and she was sick of him
(miserably) Yes. That was the worst of all. She wouldn’t take any more, and she didn’t want to see me again. (Act 2)
Eric is shifting blame and trying to find justice (turning into inspector-like)
(nearly at breaking point) Then – you killed her. She came to you to protect me – and you turned her away – yes, and you killed her – and the child she’d have had too (Act 2)
Eric is disappointed in himself and he thinks his actions will scar hime
(unhappily) My God – I’m not likely to forget. (Act 2)
Eric is angry at his parents and he is distancing himself from his previous capitalist ways
Well, I don’t blame you. But don’t forget I’m ashamed of you as well – yes both of you. (Act 3)
