Eric

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Cards (7)

  • [Not quite at ease, half shy, half assertive] Eric Act 1, immediately described as an uncomfortable member of the family
  • "Why shouldn't they try for higher wages?" Eric Act 1, socially aware, first once to pick up the unfairness of the lower class, contradicts his father - against social norms
  • "I don't give a damn" Eric Act 3, openly expresses his disrespect for his father
  • "I don't even remember - that's the hellish thing" Eric Act 3? religious connotations showing audience his disgraceful actions
    "I don't even remember" either from drinking or can't bring himself to describe his actions and feelings
  • "You're not the kind of father a chap could go to when he's in trouble" Eric Act 3, shows Birlings are inadequate parents and Eric's hatred towards Arthur. Makes audience sympathise for him.
  • "We helped to kill her." Eric Act 3, admitting to his mistakes, maturing,
  • "You're beginning to pretend now that nothing's really happened at all. And I can't see it like that." Eric A3.