Eric in the middle of the play

Question 1

What does Eric say to defend Eva Smith being fired?

Answer 1

‘It isn’t as if you can go work somewhere else’ - showing his growing sympathy for Eva while also seeing the wrong in Mr Birling’s actions

Question 2

What quote shows how he feels upset over what he has done?

Answer 2

‘And I don’t even remember that’s the hellish thing’ - showing he understands what he has done is wrong and also using hellish imagery similar to the Inspector

Question 3

What quote does he say to stand up to Mr Birling?

Answer 3

‘I’d have let her stay’ - showing that he is different to Mr Birling as he is empathetic

Question 4

What does Eric say to describe the state he was in?

Answer 4

‘I was in the state when a chap turns nasty’ - showing that he knows he was in the wrong

Question 5

How does Eric say his lines?

Answer 5

‘[miserably]’ - showing he really is upset over this situation