eric

Question 1

eric as a character

Answer 1

lacks confidence, is an alcoholic

Question 2

eric quote one

Answer 2

half shy, half assertive

Question 3

eric Q1 annotations

Answer 3

half- adverb.lack of self-understanding and sense of detachment from family

contrasting adjectives- confusion and unease, full of secret, sense of guilt? Raises audience’s suspicions- something isn’t right

Question 4

eric Q2

Answer 4

i wasn’t in love with her or anything - but I liked her - she was pretty and a good sport

Question 5

eric Q2 annotations

Answer 5

pretty- structural significance. is placed before other qualities. highlights immaturity and shallowness

good sport- noun phrase. sees brief relationship as a game

Question 6

eric Q3

Answer 6

(unhappily) my god- im not likely to forget

Question 7

eric Q3 annotations

Answer 7

unhappily- adverb. regretful and resentful tone, taking responsibility for his actions

Question 8

eric A03

Answer 8

Q1- indefinite description here is the first hint that his mindset is not fully-fixed, like that of his father, and therefore has the capacity to change the way he thinks and acts.

Q2- this was a time where the rights and opportunities for women were expanding, many men still objectified women

Q3- Priestley saw the need for change if there was any hope for society