Eric- An Inspector Calls
- Created by: Grob135
- Created on: 16-05-18 10:19
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- Eric
- Weak-willed
- Looks for an easy way out of troubles (eg. leaving when the Inspector came and drinking)
- Lacking Confidence
- At the beginning he is described as "half shy and half assertive"
- Unable to explain his laughter at the start
- Talked down to by his father
- Assertive
- "Why shouldn't they ask for higher wages?"
- Questions his father's decision to sack Eva.
- His relationship with his father
- The contrast between him and his family highlight his aloofness and detachment
- Mr Birling looks down on him and on occasions threatens to get physical with him
- "Why you hysterical young fool- get back- or I'll"
- Priestley's views
- He and Sheila are used to show how future generations are prepared to change their views/ ways for the future of society
- Weak-willed
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