A03 [CONTEXT] & AO1

• AO1>

  -good character to compare to Gerald as they are both from wealthy class.

  -Eric accepts his responsibility whilst Gerald doesn't - indicating the power of class and family.
• AO3 [CONTEXT]>

  -PLAY SET IN 1912 -> 2 years before the world wars.

  !> Eric would've been drafted during war - Audience understood the Inspector's words: "Fire, blood and anguish" - triplet referring to war or hell -> possibly foreshadowing his future.

  • Makes audience feel empathy fir him knowing how high the death rate is for men in war.