Eric Birling Flashcards

1
Q

What does Sheila describe Eric as early on in the play?

A

“squiffy”

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2
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Who does Eric impregnate?

A

Eva Smith/Daisy Renton

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3
Q

why Does Eva stop taking money from Eric?

A

He is stealing from his father

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4
Q

What quote shows Eric and Arthur do not have a good relationship?

A

“you’re not the type of man a chap can go to when he’s in trouble”

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5
Q

In which act does Eric take responsibility?

A

Act 3

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6
Q

Which quote shows Eric disagrees with his fathers capitalist beliefs?

A

“Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages , we try for higher prices”

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7
Q

What quote shows Eric taking responsibility?

A

“The girls dead and we all helped to kill her”

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8
Q

What Eric quote shows Arthur’s lack of social awareness?

A

“You don’t understand anything. You never did. You never even tried - you -“

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9
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What quote shows that Eric feels remorse for his involvement in Eva’s death

A

“You may be letting yourselves out nicely but I cant”

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