Eric Flashcards
1
Q
“IWITSWACTEN”
A
“i was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty”
- lack of responsibility for himself
- tries to downplay actions as he’s young - “chap”
- “easily” make it seem less serious than it actually is
2
Q
“ET, NQAH, HS, HA”
A
“early twenties, not quite at ease, half shy, half assertive”
- lacks self-assurance conveying mystery
- asyndetic list conveys an overwhelming nature alluding to his social class
- juxtaposing qualities ‘shy’ and ‘assertive’ showing complications in his confidence and his inner turmoil
- ‘half’ shows he has not found himself
3
Q
“(M) CIHADF”
A
“(miserably) could I have a drink first?”
-Drink usually to feel braver or less anxious
-Clearly Eric is struggling and is in way over his head
-Eric is deeply unhappy as he knows he will soon have to relive his experience with Eva/Daisy
- afraid of confrontation
4
Q
“T-YKH-SCTYTPM-AYTHA”
A
“Then - you killed her. She came to you to protect me - and you turned her away”
- so upset with Mrs. Birling he cant get his words out properly
- “you killed her” is a blunt and blaming phrase that he repeats
- all family loyalty has been discarded
- so full of rage that he cant even express what hes thinking
5
Q
“TDAHH”
A
“takes decanter and helps himself”
- uses alcohol to escape lack of affection from parents
- numbing pain with alcohol
- suffering alone without support
- parents prioritise social class, not their kids
