Eric

Question 1

Sheila and Eric’s capacity to change represents Priestley

Answer 1

belief that the next generation can build a fairer society.

Question 2

Whilst Gerald reflects Birling’s self-interested aspirations

Answer 2

Eric is the result of his disinterest and neglect.

Question 3

In recognising the differences between individual and collective

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responsibility, Sheila and Eric are an improvement on their parents

Question 4

Whilst Eric regrets his misogynistic behaviour, a modern

Answer 4

audience is likely to be even less forgiving of his remorse.

Question 5

But these girls aren’t cheap labour.

Answer 5

They’re people.

Question 6

Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages

Answer 6

We try for the highest possible prices.

Question 7

The money’s not the important thing. It’s what happened to

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the girl and what we all did to her that matters.

Question 8

Eric: The money’s not the important thing. It’s what happened to the girl

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and what we all did to her that matters.

Question 9

I hate these fat old

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tarts around the town

Question 10

I was in that state when

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a chap easily turns nasty

Question 11

Inspector: And you made love again?

Answer 11

Eric: Yes. I wasn’t in love with her or anything – but I liked her – she was pretty and a good sport