Inspector Calls - EB
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- Created on: 11-10-16 17:42
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- Eric Birling
- 'I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty'
- He is often drunk/out of control
- Reckless, not thinking about what could happen/impact
- Contrasts to the end of play when he is thinking about his actions and understands how things can easily go wrong.
- 'My God!'
- Involuntary reaction to description of Eva's death
- Initial shock shows he is compassionate and sympathetic
- Doesn't try to conceal his emotions and always appear 'polished' as his parents would
- Understands the tragic nature of the event
- Thinks of Eva and how it affected her, not of himself unlike Arthur.
- 'I don't see much nonsense about it when a girl goes and kills herself'
- Sees the severity of the situation
- Understand her value as an individual and sees she isn't just a statistic
- Contrasts to his parents' attitudes
- Theme: Responsibilty
- 'And I say the girl's dead and we all helped to kill her'
- Taking responsibility for his actions
- Shows recognition that everybody had a role in Eva's death
- Theme: Responsibilty
- 'I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty'
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