Mrs Birling - Relationship with Eric

Question 1

“(Rises. With a cry) Oh - Eric how could you?”

Answer 1

• Always thought highly of her son, she is shocked and disappointed
• The dash suggests she doesn’t know what to say or how to react

Question 2

“(Very distressed now…) No - Eric - please - I didn’t know - I didn’t understand -“

Answer 2

• Panicking - doesn’t want Eric to be angry with her

- Trying to defend her actions to him

Question 3

“No of course not. He’s only a boy.”

Answer 3

• Babies Eric - treats him like a child

- Tries to show him off as young and innocent