eva smith and daisy renton

• What does Eva symbolize in the play?

  Universal symbol of oppression
• How does the audience learn about Eva's interactions with other characters?

  Through the characters' actions leading to her suicide
• Who fired Eva from her job?

  Mr. Birling
• Why was Eva dismissed from Milwards?

  Sheila was instrumental in her dismissal
• What happened to Eva after her relationship with Gerald?

  She became pregnant with Eric's child
• What did Mrs. Birling's charity committee do to Eva?

  Rejected her request for aid
• How did Eva commit suicide?

  By drinking disinfectant
• What does Eva's character represent in terms of social class?

  She symbolizes the suffering of the lower classes
• What does the name "Eva" reference in the play?

  It references Eve from the Biblical story
• How is Eva's suicide paradoxical in relation to her name?

  Her name means "source of living," yet she dies
• What does Eva symbolize in relation to women and poverty?

  She represents all humanity, especially women in poverty
• What does the surname "Smith" signify in the play?

  It symbolizes everyday people of Britain
• How does the Inspector describe the significance of names like "Eva Smith"?

  There are millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths
• What does the name "Daisy Renton" suggest about Eva's life choices?

  It indicates her need to survive in a hostile society
• What does the name "Renton" imply about Eva's situation?

  It refers to her resorting to prostitution
• How does society view Eva's resort to prostitution?

  It is seen as sinful and not legitimate
• What does Eva's death signify in relation to the other characters' actions?

  It highlights the consequences of their immoral actions
• What does the use of disinfectant in Eva's suicide symbolize?

  It suggests a need for cleansing and purification
• How does Priestley use graphic language in Eva's death?

  To awaken the upper class to working-class suffering
• What does the Inspector remind Sheila about Eva's death?

  Eva died in misery and agony
• How does Eva's faceless identity serve a purpose in the play?

  It symbolizes the oppressed working class
• What does Priestley encourage the audience to reflect on regarding Eva's suffering?

  Whether she would suffer the same today
• How does Priestley portray the control of the upper classes over the working class?

  Through the narrative of Eva's life told by others
• What parallels does Priestley draw between Sheila and Eva?

  To show how class affects women's lives
• How does class determine the lives of Sheila and Eva?

  Sheila lives easily, while Eva suffers
• What does the treatment of Eva by male characters reflect?

  Patriarchal society's exploitation of women
• How is Eva valued by the male characters?

  Only as a means to fulfill their desires
• What demographic does Eva belong to?

  Female and working class
• How does Priestley portray the impact of social class on Sheila and Eva?

  Sheila lives an easy life, while Eva suffers.
• What does Priestley use Sheila to illustrate about social class?

  Sheila exemplifies undeserved privilege and persecution.
• How does Eva's treatment reflect the patriarchal society of the time?

  She is valued only for fulfilling male desires.
• What term describes Eva's value to male characters?

  Hedonistic
• How does Gerald exploit Eva?

  He keeps her as a mistress for his desires.
• What does Mr. Birling do to Eva in terms of her labor?

  He exploits her labor with low wages.
• How do male characters view Eva?

  As a tool or object for their needs.
• What does the description of Eva as "cheap labour" signify?

  It shows her dehumanization by male characters.
• How does Gerald's treatment of Eva differ from others?

  He shows some affection and kindness.
• What does Gerald's superficial rescue of Eva imply?

  It is a mere substitution of abusers.
• What does the adjective "fresh" imply about Eva?

  It suggests desire and fertility.
• How does Eva's innocence appeal to Gerald?

  It allows him to disguise his exploitation.