An Inspector Calls Revision Booklet - Malden Oaks
AN INSPECTOR CALLSJ. B. PriestleyEnglish Literature Unit 1 Modern Texts ExamSection A: Modern DramaNAME:ENGLISH SET:
Section A: Modern Drama Time allowed: 45 minutes (equal to time spent on Of Mice and Men) Choice of two questions; have to answer one question Question worth 34 marks: 30 for main answer; 4 for spelling, punctuation andgrammarSample QuestionsF1: How is Eva Smith presented in An Inspector Calls?F2: How does Priestley present ideas about how we should treat other people in AnInspector Calls?H1: Inspector Goole merely functions as a mouthpiece for Priestley’s ideas.What do you think is the Inspector’s function in the play and how does Priestleypresent him?H2: How does Priestley show the differences in attitudes between the generations inAn Inspector Calls?January 2011F1: How does Priestley present Eric in An Inspector Calls?F2: Write about the differences between Sheila and Sybil Birling in the play AnInspector Calls.H1: How does Priestley show that tension is at the heart of the Birling family?H2: Priestley criticises the selfishness of people like the Birlings. What methods doeshe use to present this selfishness?June 2011F1: How does Priestley present Gerald in An Inspector Calls?F2: What do you think Priestley is trying to tell us about responsibility in the play AnInspector Calls?H1: An Inspector Calls has been called ‘a play of contrasts’.Write about how Priestley presents some of the contrasts in the play.H2: How does Priestley present the change in Sheila during the course of the playAn Inspector Calls? How do you think this change reflects some of Priestley’s ideas?January 2012F1: How does Priestley present the Inspector in An Inspector Calls?F2: Write about the differences between Arthur Birling and Eric Birling in the playAn Inspector Calls.
WHAT YOU’LL BE MARKED ON FOR YOUR 30 MARKS:Band 6 A-A* Criteria: Insightful exploratory response to taskInsightful exploratory response to textClose analysis of quotations to support interpretationsEvaluation of Priestley’s use of language, structure and theatrical devicesand the effect on the audienceConvincing and imaginative interpretation of ideas and themesBand 3 (C-D Criteria): Sustained response to the taskSustained response to the textQuotations linked to interpretationsConsideration of Priestley’s use of language, structure and theatricaldevices and the effect on the audienceUnderstanding of ideas/themes/feelings/attitudesSome points to bear in mind: This is a play, written and designed for an audience to watch – you mustrefer to the effect on the themPersonal responses and evidence from the text are needed to support thepoints you makeGood responses should not only analyse what is being said/stagedirections, but should also incorporate the wider ideas of the play – whatpoint is Priestley trying to get across?Pay attention to and comment upon the social, historical and moral contextof the play – you need to link this to Priestley’s intentions and theaudience’s reactionConsider the implications of the play upon both a contemporary (1945)and modern day audienceAs well as referring to Priestley’s use of language for effect, you also needto explore structure, characterization, theatrical devices and the overallstyle of the play.Don’t forget your 4 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar!
TENSION GRAPH OF ‘AN INSPECTOR CALLS’ - STRUCTUREACT 1ACT 2TENSIONTIMEACT 3
P.1 – 6: CHARACTER - First ImpressionsBirling“Finchley told me it’s exactly the same port your father gets for him” (P.2)“You’re just the kind of son-in-law I’ve always wanted” (4)“for lower costs and higher prices.” (4)Mrs Birling“When you’re married you’ll realize that men with important work to do .” (3)“I think Sheila and I had better go into the drawing room and leave you men” (5)EricSheila: “You’re squiffy” (3)
Sheila“Except for all last summer, when you never came near me” (3)ERIC: “she’s got a nasty temper sometimes – but she’s not bad really” (5)“Oh Gerald is it he one you wanted me to have” (5)Gerald (and Crofts)BIRLING: “Crofts Limited are both older and bigger than Birling and Company” (4)“Hear hear! And I think my father would agree to that.” (4)“I believe you’re right, sir” (6)
Background InformationJ.B. PriestleyPriestley served on the Western Front in World War one andsaw the horrors of trench warfare. He lived through the miseryof the Depression years and saw that lives did not improveafter the war but led to suffering on a global scale; lessonswere not learned.A socialist in politics, Priestley was a Labour supporter wholoved his country. His strong moral beliefs focused on: the need for social change to help the poor. the importance of society and community. the need for a responsibility to others. the need for compassion and fairness in government.SocialismA political system based on the collective orgovernmental ownership of goods and services. Themeans of production is owned or controlled by thestate.CapitalismAn economic system dependent on the privateownership of goods and services in order to make aprofit.Working and Living ConditionsThe years 1910 to 1912 when the play is set were years of great industrial unrest.The strike in Mr Birling’s factory would have been one of many in those years.Relations between employers and workers deteriorated. Prices were rising butwages were not – a situation which businessman approved. It was at this time thatmany small unions were joining together to make larger organizations with greaterbargaining power.The summer of 1911 was the nearest the country came to a general strike at thistime. Starting with the miners’ unions, who took united action in favour of a minimumwage, the strikes spread to the docks and the railways and resulted in managementlockouts, violent riots in which eight men were killed and the deployment of troops tokeep order and keep trade moving. During the next two years there were quarrelsbetween leaders of the older and newer unions which made industrial actionineffective, but the atmosphere remained uneasy and the threat of revolution wasnever far away.Workers did not have much job security and being fired meant finding another jobwas difficult. There was no unemployment pay or benefits system to help if you wereout of work.
Charities and the Welfare StateMrs Birling is the chair of a charity that raises money for and gives aid to deservingcauses. At the time when the play is set, 1912, people who were unemployed,homeless or ill had no Welfare State to rely on as they do today. Charityorganizations were the only help available. When Eva Smith finds herselfunemployed, pregnant and penniless, a charity such as the Brumley Women’sCharity Organisation is the only place she can turn to for help.Serious unrest in BritainIn 1912, prices were rising and unemploymentwas high. The rich were getting richer and thepoor were getting poorer. There were genuinefears of a revolution.In 1909, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, LloydGeorge, proposed a series of sweeping reformsthat would have laid the foundations for theWelfare State as we know it today. These reformsrequired tax increases on the rich which werefiercely opposed by the Tory opposition. Parts ofthe programme were carried out but wereinterrupted by the First World War and never fullyimplemented until 1942 when the Welfare Statebegan - compulsory taxes from everyone to payfor unemployed, sick, pensions for elderly. It wasthe compulsory nature of the contributions thatcaused a stir at the time. It was the first time thegovernment had insisted that every member ofsociety that had an income was to pay for thosenot able to earn.Social PositionSocial position, a person’s place in society, was far more important in 1912 than it istoday. As industry expanded, many men in coal, iron, steel and textiles etc madefortunes; they may have come from humble origins but their wealth allowed them torise up the social ladder. Marriages between the newly rich families and olderaristocratic land owning families helped to securetheir social positions.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDLook at the background information about the time the play was set.TASK Identify key points about 1912 from the background information in the booklet Indicate whether Priestley or Birling would agree with the situation PRIESTLEYSocialistWanted society to change to helpthe poorBelieved in fairness andcompassionKEY POINTS FROM THE BACKGROUNDINFORMATIONPrices and wagesTrade unionsWelfare state (income support, childbenefit .)Compulsory taxes to help the poorMinimum wageBIRLING CapitalistWanted to make profit for himselfThe boss is in chargePortrayed as selfishWHO WOULD AGREE /DISAGREE?WHY?
PRIESTLEY’S INTENTIONS AND HOW A 1945 AUDIENCE MAY HAVEREACTEDThe play is set two years before the outbreak of WW1. Looking back on it now, orfrom the perspective of 1945, the Edwardian era appears like a secure time: Britainhad an empire, an unrivalled Navy and was wealthy. For people like the Birlings,times were good. But, as we have seen, for those like Eva, they were not so good.Although Edwardian society might seem comfortable with hindsight, it was veryuncomfortable for the majority who lived in it.Priestley might not be trying to produce an advertisement for socialism, but he doespoint out the serious flaws in a society that allows treatment of someone like Evaalongside the privilege of the Birlings.It’s really important to look too, at why 1945 was such a key time for the play to firstproduced: The war with Germany had only ended in May 1945 and Europe was in ruinsDuring the Blitz, the evacuation of city children meant people were throwntogether in a way which was quite newIn an effort to survive the war and repel the Nazis there was a big focus on the‘British spirit’, which was about pulling together for the common good andlooking after each otherMany of the young men and women, who had done much of the fighting, weredetermined to make the world a better place.In the July 1945 General Election, a labour (left wing) government wasformed, which was committed to economic and social reform, including thecreation of the NHS which came into force in 1948 (this is where everybodypaid taxes so everybody could get free health care, however rich or poor theywere – obviously against an each man for themselves philosophy)In this social and political climate, Priestley join the rising voices of the day who werecalling for a world where people supported each other for the common good.The play asks to what extent Eva Smith’s tragedy can be blamed on the society inwhich she lived, a society which rewarded rich men who exploited the poor for profitand used women for pleasure.TASK: Using all the information you have learnt about society and politics in1912 and 1945, answer the following question:How might have a contemporary (1945) have responded to the play? How might thisbe similar or different to the way a modern audience responds to the play?
ARTHUR BIRLINGAt the start of the play Birling is presented as a successful, “hard-headedbusinessman”. He believes he is a bastion of values and decency and is proud of hisposition in society. During the celebratory engagement party he makes his views onthe world very clear to his guests.Look at his attitudes and philosophy towards: social class, thefuture, society, socialism, appearances .PAGE4POINT/QUOTATIONProsperous businessman capitalist“for lower costs and higherprices”6Business is his primary purpose.Looking to make money –consequence of lower costs is lowerwagesMight seem innocent at first, but theconsequence of this attitude comesthough laterView of world simple, selfsatisfied, confident, assured, selfrighteous, comfortable, smug“You can ignore all this sillypessimistic talk.”66ANALYSISShows his confidence and arrogance –telling others ‘you’Belittles people’s political predictions as‘silly’ and ‘talk’Audience, both 1945 and modern day,know he’s wrong – Priestly gets us todisagree with him from start, so we willdisagree with rest of messageProud of own position/socialstanding:“I’m talking as a hard-headedpractical man of business”Refers to himself in this way twice –shows how strongly he believes it.Thinks it’s a good thing – but ‘hard’ alsomakes us think he’s hard-hearted?‘Practical’ man – not into the theory ofhelping others – he’s in the ‘real’ worldwhere he has actually had to dobusiness and has actually had to makemoney.
86Unwavering optimism aboutfuture reliance on technology:War:‘you’ll hear some people say waris envitable fiddlesticks!’PAGE7POINT/QUOTATIONProgress:As above – we realise he’s stupid –ploy by Priestly so we don’t agree withhis position‘Fiddlesticks!’ again belittling other’sideas. Exclamatory sentence – he’spassionate and convinced about whathe’s sayingANALYSISAs above – realising he’s stupid.‘The Titanic – she sails nextweek and unsinkable,absolutely unsinksable.’‘in 1940 – you may be giving alittle party like this there’ll bepeace, prosperity and rapidprogress’7Politics:“these Capital versus Labouragitations”7Political views. His philosophyconcerning society, welfare &responsibility:9“A man has to make his ownway”10Brings the irony of what he’s saying tocontemporary audience – in 1945,they’ve just come out of war, there is noprosperity and the industrial progresshas led to the first two fully mechanisedwars and the deaths of millions of men.‘agitations’ makes them sound likethey’re not a big deal – just an irritation.Again, belittling those with a differentpolitical point of view.Doesn’t think we should support others.He is a self-made man (if I can do it,other’s can)Singular ‘a man’, not ‘men’ highlightsthat it’s down to the individual to takecare of themselves.
8Places value on social status &sensitive to class issues.“Don’t blame her. it’s onlynatural”(about Gerald’s mother having somereservations about marriage).Sees social class divisions as ‘natural’– not something we should fight againstand try to overcome.8“I gather there’s a very goodchance of a knighthood”9“we broke out and had a bit offun sometimes”He’s come from a lower classbackground, and instead of fightingagainst the difficulties and going forequality – he’s more interested inclimbing the social ladder. He wants tohave higher social status.
11121314Connection with Eva & reaction to the Inspector’s interrogation“and I’m still on the bench” (as in Trying to show off his credentials to putprominent political member)off the Inspector. Shows his arrogance.Also shows that he thinks he is abovethe law and can wheedle his way out ofthe situation. Shows he believes incorruption of class system.“(rather impatiently)HorridSays it’s a ‘horrid business’ but is prettybusiness. But I don’t understand willing to move and on and forget aboutwhy you should come here.”it. Can’t see why he would be involved.He’s impatient to get back to his dinnerparty. No sympathy.“Perhaps I ought to explain firstAgain, playing on class system.that this is Mr Gerald croft – theEmphasises ‘sir’ – thinks Inspectorson of Sir George Croft.”should be impressed.“Still I can’t accept anyresponsibility”Not willing to change his views. ‘any’responsibility – not even willing to takea little bitUnsympathetic to lower classworkers:15“Well it’s my duty to keep labourcosts down”‘duty’ to who? Himself andshareholders and other businessmenwho make money. Not doing his duty toworkers who need a living wage.16“Perhaps I ought to warn you that Referring to the Chief Constable- tryinghe’s an old friend of mine”to warn the Inspector off. Again, showsthat he is part of ‘old boys club’ –prepared to use social status to get himout of trouble.Also shows that he thinks the inspectoris being rude and out of order; he‘warns’ him like a threat17“Nothing to do with you Sheila.Run along.”Shows he doesn’t think that womenhave any place in listening – bothwants to protect Sheila, but alsodoesn’t believe she’s capable of beinginvolved because of her gender.Gives he a command: ‘run along’ – he’sin control
17“I was quite justified.”Thinks that his business senseoverrides any moral obligation he has.He feels hard done by, by them striking,and this was an appropriate responsefrom him. ‘quite’ justified – likecompletely – no room for allowing anyresponsibility21“We were having a nice littlefamily celebration nasty mess”Again, almost like Eva’ s death is aninconvenience to his night. Wants toget back to what he’s doing. Inspectorhas created a ‘mess’ of his plans.Completely unsympathetic to Eva orinvestigation. Defensive?
Reactions to the Inspector’s visit57“I was almost certain for aknighthood”AnalysisHis reaction is about the cost to himselfwhen it gets out – not what he’s done toEva.57“there’s every excuse for whatyour mother and I did”60“Probably a Socialist or somesort of crank”‘every’ excuse – he doesn’t find itdifficult to justify himself. Has not takenanything on board that the inspectorhas said.Again, belittling Inspector by saying hehas opposing political views: ‘socialist’– and equating that with a ‘crank’ –someone mental or deluded.637071ARTHUR BIRLING - Key Points
Sheila BirlingSheila seems to be the perfect daughter: happy, joking, teasing and very excitedabout her engagement to Gerald. However, the Inspector reveals her involvementwith Eva Smith whilst she was out on a shopping spree at Millwards.PageQuotationReactions to the Inspector’s visit“(rather distressed) It’s just that I17can’t help thinking about thegirl”19“I think it was a mean thing todo”Analysis 19“but these girls aren’t cheaplabour – they’re people.” 23Her role in the suicide“So I’m really responsible?”“At least I’m trying to tell thetruth” 24“She was a very pretty girltoo.and that didn’t make it anybetter’ 24“I went to the manager and toldhim this girl had been veryimpertinent – and – and – “ Sheila’s reaction to the accusations24“And if I could help her now, Iwould-“ She has most humanity out ofcharactersShe cares – she is ‘distressed’She has empathy with EvaShe doesn’t have a business /money approachShe doesn’t agree with her father‘I think’ – giving her opinion eventhough a womanPeople shouldn’t be treated likeslavesWomen should be equal (?)Stress on ‘people’ (prosodicfeature) – shows we must careabout them because fellow humanbeingsShows she is feeling guiltyShe takes on inspector’s message(unlike older generation)Making accusation at Gerald –questioning him (is that a woman’srole?)Taking responsibility for her ownactions.She is/was jealous and shallowUse of ‘very’ – envious of EvaWomen in competition, rather thansticking together and ‘helping eachother out’Repetition of ‘and’ – realising she’sdone something wrong; gettingupsetShe gets to have her say becauseshe’s of a higher classShe feels partly responsible andwants to make amendsMake it clear to everyone else howshe feels.
2526Sheila is similar to theInspector: “Oh why had this to happen?”Sheila realizes hispower/omnipotence “Oh don’t be stupid. We haven’tmuch time” Reactions to the Inspector’s visitBitterly ”I suppose we’re all nice63people now” 65“You’re just beginning topretend all over again” 70“Everything we said happened.If it didn’t then that’s lucky forus. But it might have done”71“It frightens me the way you talkand I can’t listen to any more ofit” SHEILA - Key Points‘could’ – it’s too late to change forEva, but not for other women likeherEmpathising with EvaUse of exclamation ‘oh’ could berealisation or because she’s reallyfeeling awfulQuestion - questioning herself,family – and putting it out toaudience for them to think abouttheir life and society.Starting to believe everyone willtell the Inspector something – havesomething to hide.Getting frustrated with othersStage directions (bitterly): annoyedand angry at othersBeing sarcastic – trying to makethem see they can’t forget aboutEvaShows her frustration at going‘backwards’Prepared to stand up to family –men and elders and address them‘you’re’Not just frustrated by others butactually frightened.Worried about the future – realiseshow important this isEmpathises with Eva – she’syoung girl, same age etc.
GERALD CROFTGerald is handsome, rich and comes from an “old, country family” – he is the socialsuperior of the Birlings. He often agrees with Birling’s philosophy on business,politics and women. However, he has been keeping a secret from Sheila.PageQuotationReactions to the Inspector’s visit22“After all, y’know, we’rerespectable citizens and notcriminals”27Gerald’s view of women(about Sheila): “She’s obviouslyhad about as much as she canstand”Analysis Trying to show his class andstatus – ‘respectable’ related tonot being a ‘criminal’ – higherclass can’t do wrong? Speaking on Sheila’s behalf –patronising (link to Gerald’s viewof women)‘obviously’ – women can’t take toomuch – as though everyone wouldagree with him: it’s obviousShows the role of women – is hebeing protective of Sheila orpatronising?Questioning her and her right tostay – it’s her house after all 27“Why should you [stay]? It’sbound to be unpleasant anddisturbing” Gerald’s role in the suicide34“It’s a favourite haunt of womenof the town” 35Makes it sound like a rescuemission:36‘[Daisy] gave me a glance thatwas nothing less than a cry forhelp” “I didn’t ask for anything inreturn” 37 Gerald, who is after all‘respectable’ – is happy tosocialise in a place with prostitutesWhat are his intentions in goingthere – it’s not clear, but it’ssuspicious‘women of the town’ – has tospeak about them in a euphemism(i.e. can’t refer to them directly asprostitutes)View on women: Eva/Daisy indistress - women need rescuing‘nothing less than’ – he’sinterpreting her look and justifyinghis behaviour – was this really thecase or is he trying to makehimself seem betterHe didn’t ask for free sex in returnfor accommodation, but he got itHe set up the situation – does itmake it better that he didn’t ‘ask’
39“She told me she’d been happierthan she’d ever been before” Reactions to the Inspector’s visit62Starts idea of Inspector as hoax:‘That man wasn’t a police officer’ ‘he bluffs us into confessing’66 68“there’s still no proof it was reallythe same girl” 71“Everything’s all right now,Sheila. What about this ring?” GERALD - Key Pointsfor it? He still accepted it.Is he any better than the men inthe club? He gave her hope andthen let her downHappier than ‘ever’ beenTrying to justify that he did theright thingBut if he made her that happy, shehad further to fall (more painful)when he turned his back on her sohe could go ahead with hismarriage to SheilaHe’s the first to want to discreditthe inspectorThinks if he can discredit him itdoesn’t matter – not willing to takeresponsibilityIs a ‘bluff’ – trying make out issome sort of joke, not to be takenseriouslyAbsence of proof – meansabsence of conviction of crime –does this mean everything can goback to normal?If not the same girl – doesn’t getaway from the fact that all thethings they did actually happenedHappy to carry on as beforeNo remorseWants to pick things back up withSheila – forget about DaisyRentonPoses question to Sheila, asthough she will be happy withsituation too and not have anyproblems
SYBIL BIRLINGAt the start of the play Mrs.Birling appears as a lady of good social class, superior tothat of her husband. She acts with quiet control in Act One showing an acute senseof propriety. In Act Two we see her cold-hearted, arrogant character emerge duringthe Inspector’s interrogation.Page29QuotationAnalysisReactions to the Inspector & EvaSmiling, social“I don’t think we can help youmuch.”Smug/confident. Smiling face on front, butdefensive underneath.30“girls of that class”‘that’ class – can’t even name it. Lookingdown on them. Happy to judge peoplebased upon their class – stereotyping andprejudice.30“Please don’t contradict melike that.”Doesn’t think her daughter should haveopposing views. Thinks her age makes hersuperior.31Tries to use social position tointimidate Inspector:Like Birling: thinks her social status canbuy her favour and bargaining. Showsshe’s happy to take part in corruptness ofsystem and not be accountable to law –ironic seeing as Birling is part of lawsystem.Shows she also thinks Inspector is out oforder for accusing her.‘you know, my husband wasLord Mayor only two yearsago and that he’s still amagistrate’Sybil’s role in the suicide43‘I’m very sorry. But I think sheonly had herself to blame’44“I’ve done nothing wrong –and you know it.”Not willing to take any responsibility.Paying lip service – is she really sorry forthe fact she’s dead. Not taking anyresponsibilityChallenging others to agree with her –can’t see that she is wrong. Arrogance.Unwillingness to learn.4445“Go and look for the father ofthe child. It’s hisresponsibility.”Being trapped by Inspector. Command: ‘goand look’ - she’s so sure of herself she’swilling to tell others what to do. Shechanges when realises it’s Eric. Eager toblame. Naïve about Eric.
46“She was giving herselfridiculous airs”47“But I accept no blame at all”48Gets trapped by Inspectorand blames others:Feels offended that Eva called herself MrsBirling – how can lower classes aspire tobe like her. We, as the audience, knowwhy she’s given herself this name(dramatic irony) and suspect Eva wasn’t‘giving herself airs’. Shows that Sybilbelieves in class system – and doesn’t likeothers rising and pretending to besomething they’re not – even though herhusband has risen through the socialranks.‘at all’ - completely unremorseful. ‘But’ –prepared to contradict Inspector.See notes for above: ‘Go and look ’ –again another command.‘find this young man andmake sure he’s compelled toconfess’Reactions to the Inspector’s visit59“so rude .so assertive”60‘he certainly didn’t make meconfess – I had done no morethan my duty’Attacks the inspector himself, rather thanhis argument. Again, he’s been rude toher.‘Certainly’ – smug , feels as though hasn’tbeen trapped by Inspector – even thoughbefore when realised had killed her owngrandchild was distraught: ‘(verydistressed now) No – Eric – please – Ididn’t know)Hasn’t learnt anything, even from such anemotional experience61(about Edna) ‘I asked her towait up to make us some tea’71Prepared to move on and think about otherthings. Inspector’s visit not important.Refuses to learn fromexperience:(about Sheila and Eric) ‘in themorning they’ll be as amusedas we are’SYBIL BIRLING - Key PointsThinks everyone is the same as her.‘Amused’ – by such a traumatisingexperience? Did she really find it funny?
ERIC BIRLINGPageQuotationAnalysisReactions to the Inspector’s interrogation of his father15“it isn’t as if you can go and Understand the unfairness of hiswork somewhere else.”father’s statement, and therefore ofhis treatment of the workers. Is willing to question his father- areflection of their relationship? At this point shows more of anunderstanding with the Inspector’squestioning than his own father’sviews. (Birling first to be interviewedso early on in the play). Does thisforeshadow his later remorse? ‘Andthat doesn’t alter the fact that we allhelped to kill her.’15“He could have kept her on In response to Gerald’s ‘You couldn’tinstead of throwing her out. Ihave done anything else’ (to Birling)call it tough luck.” Shows the difference in the attitudesbetween Birling/Gerald and Eric. Youwould expect father/son to sharesimilar views. ‘Throwing’ emphasises the mercilessnature in which Eva was treated. ‘Tough’ emphasises the lack ofcompassion from Birling.16“I’d have let her stay” Shows he sees his father’s actions asunjust and cruel. He would have doneit differently. Showing that he seeshimself differently to his father. Couldargue this is a more personal thingagainst his father, rather than towardsthe girl at this point. Especially as. .Irony as we later find out that Erichasn’t treated the same girl welleither.Eric’s role in the suicide51/52 “I was in that state when a ‘chap’ generalises it, as though Eric ischap easily turns nasty”struggling to take full responsibility atthis point for his own actions. ‘I was in that state’ again shows notfully taking responsibility for hisactions. It was the alcohol that madehim behave that way, opposed to himbehaving in that way. Is this because of the genuine guiltthat he feels at this point? ‘Nasty’ could imply a forced rape? Hisinability to say show suggestsshame?053 “In a way, she treated me – Shows Eric’s lack of control in theas if I were a kid”situation. He was not responsible
53“Said I didn’t love her” Relationship with parents54“Because you’re not the kindof father a chap could go towhen he’s in trouble” “Your trouble is – you’ve beenspoilt” 55“You don’t understandanything. You never did.” enough to make the decisions, so shemade them for him.‘Kid’ makes Eric seem morevulnerable. Is his behaviour a productof the way that he has been broughtup?Eva Smith herself recognised thatEric was only physically attracted toher. Therefore, love was absent fromthe relationship.This Gerald’s treatment of hermakes the audience feel moresympathetic towards her.The fact that she used this asgrounds for them not to marry showsthat despite the way she has beentreated, she was still thinking of Eric.Shows the problems in theirrelationship (think about how all thiscontrasts with the happy image of thefamily presented at the start of theplay).The fact that this is response toBirling worrying about how he has to‘cover this up’ shows that Birling’sworries are still not about his son, butabout his business and reputation.This therefore reinforces what Ericwas saying about not being able to goto him when he needed them.‘Spoilt’ shows that Birling thinks thatEric has had too easy of a life. Butsurely this is because of the parents?Therefore, they too need to learn fromEric’s mistake, but still refuse toaccept responsibility.This is in response to the moneybeing stolen, not Eric’s treatment ofEva so again,
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