Eric Flashcards
Age
Early Twenties
Description
Young man who’s born with capitalist views
Changes to have socialism views through the play
Lacks confidence
His father often talks down to him
Why does Eric keep his drinking problem a secret ?
Because he doesn’t want to damage the family’s reputation
Key Information
Upper class
Socialist
Alcoholic
Treated like a child - parent ego
Got ES pregnant through rape
Stole money from fathers business to give to ES
Makes comments on his parents views at the end of the play
(Half shy, half assertive)
Shows lack of confidence
(Takes the decanter and helps himself)
Highlights his drinking problem
He could of kept her on instead of throwing her out
Challenging his father, growing confident while drunk with his socialist views
Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages
Shows his confidence with drinking, tried to stand up for other people, socialist
Could I have a drink first
Shows he needs a drink, alcoholic
You killed her
Deflects blame off him and to other people, shows he is young and stubborn as he was the main cause
