Eric Flashcards
Presented as acting strange to foreshadow his role in Eva’s suicide and make the audience suspicious
[not quite at ease]
[bursting out]
[uneasy] when jokingly accused of hiding something, showing he is hiding something
Shows sympathy towards Eva when nobody else does
“Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages”
Does not show same sympathy that he shows to Eva to other women, showing weak morals if his opinion is decided by attractiveness
“I hate these fat old tarts”
Shows regret for his actions
“My God - I’m not likely to forget”
Takes Eva’s side along with Sheila at the end
“It’s what happened to the girl and what we all did to her that matters”
Has a negative relationship with his father
“You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble”
Neglected by family - they prove they do not pay enough attention to him to notice his drinking problem
“you don’t get drunk” - Mrs Birling
Continually makes the same mistakes and doesn’t learn from his actions until the Inspector comes, showing he lacks self-control
“Could I have a drink first” - Alcohol addiction
“But I happened to see her again in the Palace Bar” Repeated trips to the Palace Bar
Is a forgivable character as the audience can feel sympathy due to his troubled family life and how he takes accountability at the end, even when he has the opportunity to get out of it
“The fact remains that I did what I did”
Bases his views on females off of stereotypes and looks - prejudiced
“Women are potty about them”
“She was pretty and a good sport” (objectifying)
Immature for his age and shows his privilege
“Steady the buffs!”
“Why, you little sneak!”
Babied by his mother which suggests a reason for how he gets away with his behaviour
“He’s only a boy” - Mrs Birling
