Eric Quotes Inspector Calls Flashcards
Act 1- “(Involuntarily) my god”
What does this show about Eric?
Shows Eric feels empathy like Sheila.
Act 1- “Why shouldnt they try for higher wages”
What does this show about Eric?
Shows that Eric is not like the older generation and feels empathy and has socialists views.
Act 1- “early twenties, not quite at ease, half shy, half assertive”
What does this show about Eric?
Shows Eric is still naive about life and but can be confident when needed to be
Act 3- “She wasnt the usual sort”
What does that show about Eric?
implies that visiting prostitutes is normal for Eric
Act 3- “It frightens me to”
What does this show about Eric?
Shows that Eric feels responsible and contrasts with his parents.
Act 3- “we did her in all right”
What does this show about Eric?
This shows that Eric accepts the idea that it is a chain of events and everyone is responsible
Act 3- “the money is not the important thing”
What does this show about Eric?
Shows that Eric knows that Eva’s life is more important than just money
