Plot - Act 3 Flashcards
Where does Eric reveal he met Eva?
At the Palace Bar
What does Eric reveal about his and Eva’s relationship?
Eric forced himself on her when they met.
They continued to sleep together.
Eva revealed she was pregnant so Eric stole money to help Eva
Why did Eva refuse help from Eric?
She didn’t want to marry him
She refused the money after finding out it was stolen.
What is Eric’s reaction after learning what Mrs Birling did?
He was furious and blamed her for his child’s death.
What was the Inspectors message at the end of the play?
To think about how their actions affect others.
Who accepts responsibility for Eva’s death in the end?
Eric and Sheila accept responsibility.
Mrs and Mr Birling don’t accept responsibility
Gerald feels guilty but doesn’t exactly accept responsibility.
What do the family fight about after the Inspector leaves?
Sheila criticises her parents
Eric is mad at his mother for ‘killing’ his child
Mrs and Mr Birling are mad at Eric for stealing.
Mr and Mrs Birling are worried about their reputation.
What does Gerald reveal about the Inspector?
That he was not a real inspector.
What is the families reaction to learning the Inspector wasn’t a real inspector?
Gerald and Mrs and Mr Birling are happy.
Eric and Sheila still feel guilty for what they did.
What does Mr Birling discover at the end of the play?
That no girl died of suicide.
What is the cliffhanger at the end of the play?
A girl has just killed herself after drinking disinfectant and they are sending an inspector to their hous.
