Key events

• What does the Inspector reveal about the Birling family?

  He exposes their cracks and self-destructive behavior
• Who confesses to being the father of Eva/Daisy's child?

  Eric
• How did Eric force Eva/Daisy into a relationship?

  He threatened her while drunk
• What does Eric's language reveal about his character?

  It shows his immaturity and insensitivity
• How does Eric describe Eva/Daisy, and why is it problematic?

  He calls her "a good sport" and "pretty"
• What do Eric's parents think about his actions compared to Gerald's?

  They believe Eric acted worse than Gerald
• What does the audience begin to blame Eric's parents for?

  For Eric's poor upbringing
• What is Arthur Birling's reaction to Eric's actions?

  He is appalled by theft, not suicide
• How does the Inspector link Eva/Daisy to society?

  He connects her to "millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths"
• What does the Inspector say about people's responsibilities?

  People must learn to be more responsible
• What does the Inspector warn will happen if people remain selfish?

  They will face "fire and blood and anguish"
• What does the Inspector foresee as a consequence of selfishness?

  World wars and suffering
• What are the key roles played by each character in Eva/Daisy's life according to the Inspector?

  • Eric: "used her" and got her pregnant
  • Sybil: Refused her charity
  • Arthur: Sacked her from her job
  • Gerald: Kept her as a mistress
• What is the central message of the Inspector's speech?

  • Everyone is interconnected
  • Shared hopes, fears, and suffering
  • Responsibility towards one another