Who’s who and how they’re involved

Question 1

Mr Birling:
Working class but managed to move to upper middle class / lower upper class due to marriage and business. 
Doesn’t really understand the changing world or his family.

Answer 1

Mr Birling fired Eva Smith from her job in his factory because she protested with other women to get a pay rise.

Question 2

Sheila:
Daughter of Sybil and Arthur.
Young.
In a relationship with Gerald, engaged to Gerald.

Answer 2

Got Eva Smith fired from her job at Milwards as she thought Eva was making fun of her when trying on some clothes.

Question 3

Gerald:
Son of Lord and Lady Croft.
Socially superior to Birling family.
Older then Sheila. Works for Crofts Ltd and holds position of authority. Old fashioned views

Answer 3

Had an affair with Daisy Renton over the summer when he let her stay at his friends apartment because she was homeless and starving.

Question 4

Sybil: 
married to Arthur. 
Her husband’s social better. 
Distant from her children and very keen on separation of the classes.
Works for a charity

Answer 4

Eva went to Mrs Birling’s charity and asked for help. However, Mrs Birling didn’t help Eva because Eva called herself Mrs Birling.

Question 5

Eric:
Son of Sybil and Arthur.
Alcoholic.
Works in his father’s business.

Answer 5

Met Eva when he was drunk one night. Slept with her, resulting in her pregnancy. Tried to give her stolen money from his father but she didn’t want the money.