serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept
desperate
Eva smith was hopeless- visited Mrs Birling's charity
broken
Eva smith had given up all hope- was left in despair (committed suicide)
stalwart
Loyal, reliable- at milwards her work was praised, she was hard working
underprivileged
Not living up to the same standards or living rights as the majority of the population- Eva was a working class girl
weak
lacking power- sheila had more influence to the manager of milwards than eva smith did, she then lost her job
vulnerable
exposed to the possibility of being harmed or attacked- Gerald saved her from an old man.
audacious
showing a willingness to take bold risks- She lead the strike at Birling's factory because she believed in fair pay.
diligent
Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work and duties- put herself in risk at losing her job to lead a strike because she felt passionate about how not only she was paid, but others too.