significance of characters

Question 1

significance of Eric

Answer 1

symbol of socialism
shows how people can change
symbol of the younger generation
impregnates Eva

Question 2

significance of Gerald

Answer 2

highlights selfishness
used to attack the upper class
used to show gender inequality
helps Eva find a place to live
bridge between generations
symbol of capitalism

Question 3

significance of Mrs Birling

Answer 3

refuses to help Eva when she was pregnant
Gives Eva the final push
shows selfish attitudes of the upper class
show the influence of wealth
show views of upper class

Question 4

significance of Sheila

Answer 4

symbol of younger generation 
symbol of socialism 
show how people can change
gets Eva fired from Millwards
takes responsibility

Question 5

importance of Inspector Goole

Answer 5

mouthpiece of Priestley
catalyst for all events
symbol of socialism
changes the way Eric and Sheila think and act

Question 6

importance of Arthur Birling

Answer 6

represents capitalism
show people cant change
gets Eva fired in the first place from his factory
represents not taking responsibility