Eva Smith/daisy Renton Flashcards
What is the significance of the name Eva Smith
Eva-links to Eve from the creation story,suggesting she is pure
Smith- commen British surname,representing the working class or the idea she is one of many
What is the significance of the name Daisy Renton
Daisy- is a Comely found flower,suggesting beauty or, in many
Places they are seen as weeds,this could symbolise how Eva and the working class are seen by the uppers
Renton - Rent?
The inspector states she was
“Twenty-four(…)she had been pretty-very pretty”
-reinforces the notion Eva is pitiable as she died so young
-because of her youthfulness and beauty that her death is more tragic
-the loss of her life being a waste is emphasised by the verb tense
When The inspector was interrogating Mrs birling he states
“She appealed to your organisation for help?”
-she is presented as incredibly desperate
-desperation is the result of every action that has been bought on her
Eric states
“She didn’t want me to marry her.said I diddnt love her-and all that”
-presents Eva as being principled
-would rather marry for love then wealth,status and security
what is the significance of eva dying twice
first death represents the WW1 and the second represents WW2
