Eric

Question 1

Eric
all quotes

Answer 1

‘not quite at ease’
‘squiffy’
‘I’d have let her stay’
‘Yes, I insisted’
‘I’m not likely to forget’
‘The girl’s dead’

Question 2

Eric
1st point & quotations

Answer 2

Opening stage directions ‘not quite at ease’ uncomfortable in social events, distanced from his family, outsider, told he drinks a lot is ‘squiffy’ unhappy, bad mental state

Question 3

Eric
2nd point & quotations

Answer 3

Sympathetic, moral, stands up to his father ‘I’d have let her stay’ defends Eva Smith, acknowledges the workers’ feelings, more important than lower costs, contrasts Mr B, poor relationship between them, sympathy

Question 4

Eric
3rd point & quotations

Answer 4

When drunk uses power to pressure Eva to go to lodgings ‘Yes, I insisted’ predatory creature taking advantage of vulnerable girl, uses her for sexual pleasure, brutish, later forgets her name, insignificant to him, treats her like prostitute, self-centred, different personality when drunk, alcoholism

Question 5

Eric
4th point & quotations

Answer 5

Behaviour could reflect his parents neglecting him, lonely, now feels immense guilt for actions ‘I’m not likely to forget’ deeply affected, leaves room as too much, open and honest when explaining, takes full responsibility, sides with Inspector and Sheila, argues with parents ‘The girl’s dead’ reminder of the tragedy