Eric Birling

• Eric Birling is troubled, wreckless and seeking redemption
• “ I was in that state where a chap easily turns nasty”
• “ I don’t even remember - that’s the hellish thing.”
• “ You killed them both” accusing Mrs Birling
• “And I say the girls dead and the we all helped to kill her, that’s what matter”- shows progression and character development of Eric
• “Not the kind of father a chap would go to when he’s in trouble“
• Eric is a product of poor parenting
• Eric grew up in a capitalistic atmosphere but he’s a socialist
• Described as half shy and half assertive which suggests he’s not fully mature
• Eric is kind and responsible
• Eric is willing to speak up, he’s principled, empathetic, insightful and remorseful
• Eric took advantage of Eva/Daisy