Eric

• How does Eric's emotional state compare to his sister's after learning about Eva/Daisy's suicide?


  Eric is also wracked by guilt, similar to his sister.
• What factors prevent Eric from reasoning as clearly as Sheila at the end of the play?

  His addiction to alcohol
• How does Eric react upon learning about his mother's refusal to help Eva/Daisy?


  He is shocked at his family's lack of care
• How do different characters interpret Eric's alcoholism?


  • Arthur sees it as a sign of weakness and laziness.
  • Sybil refuses to acknowledge it as a problem.
  • Gerald wants to believe it's normal but admits it's excessive.