Eric - inspector calls

• What is Eric's key quote in Act 3?

  'I don't give a damn'
• What does Eric's quote in Act 3 signify about his relationship with his father?

  It shows he does not respect his father
• How does Eric's dismissal of his father affect the audience's perception?

  It leaves them questioning their future relationship
• What is Eric tired of regarding his parents' behavior?

  Taking no responsibility for their actions
• What is Mr. Birling obsessed with, according to Eric?

  His knighthood and himself
• What does Eric's quote in Act 1, "Why shouldn't they try for higher wages?" indicate?

  He goes against social norms
• How does Eric's contradiction of his father in Act 1 reflect on social norms?

  It highlights a serious social faux pas
• What does Eric's suggestion about lower-class treatment reveal about him?

  He is socially aware and leans towards socialism
• Why do Eric and his parents not share a close relationship?

  Their personalities are very different
• How does Eric feel around his parents, as described in Act 1?

  He feels treated like a child
• What does Eric's discomfort around his family suggest?

  There are cracks in their family relationships
• What problems does Eric have that are mentioned in the study material?

  Gambling and drinking problems
• How is Eric presented as a character throughout the play?

  As a mature character
• What does Eric's recognition of his errors signify for future generations?

  They could learn from their mistakes
• What does Eric accept about his actions towards Eva?

  They were inexcusable and wrong
• How does Eric begin the play?

  As an awkward and secretive character
• What change does Eric undergo throughout the play?

  He shows remorse and becomes stronger
• What does Eric want Mr and Mrs Birling to acknowledge by the end of the play?

  Their actions that caused a girl's death
• How does Eric's character encourage others in the play?

  He encourages them to change their ways
• What does Eric accuse his mother of during the play?

  Of murdering her grandchild
• How does Eric's relationship with Mr Birling manifest in the play?

  Mr Birling generally ignores Eric
• What does Eric question about Mr Birling's treatment of factory workers?

  Why he refused to pay them fairly
• What is the tension between Eric and Mr Birling indicative of?

  Mr Birling's lack of respect for Eric
• How is Eric first presented when he appears in the play?

  As an awkward, secretive character
• What does Eric's laughter upon his first appearance suggest?

  His awkwardness and discomfort
• What does the tension between Eric and his father reveal about their relationship?

  It shows a lack of communication and respect
• What are the key aspects of Eric's character development throughout the play?

  • Begins as awkward and secretive
  • Shows remorse for his actions
  • Becomes stronger and confronts his parents
  • Encourages others to change their ways