Eric Birling Flashcards

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Q

Stage directions ‘half shy half assertive’

‘I felt I just had to laugh’

A
  • HE LACKS CONFIDENCE

- awkward and unsure of himself

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‘Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages’

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  • assertive and backing up reasons

- change in character

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‘The girl’s still dead isn’t she?’

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  • Eric’s experience with the inspector causes him great emotional turmoil
  • asks a blunt question, clearly distressed and understands the gravity of the situation
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‘I did what I did. And mother did what she did. And the rest of you did what you did to her’

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  • repetition shows he known who is to blame for
  • at first, it’s clear to see that Eric has the lowest morals of all the characters, but he regrets his mistakes and learns from them, audience sees him in a more sympathetic light
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‘Rotten story’

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  • very harsh and emotive

- tells his parents exactly how he feels, at first, he couldn’t stand up to his parents but now he has stood his ground

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