Act 2

• Act 2 begins with the inspector repeating his one-word question to Gerald about his affair with Daisy Renton
• Sheila insists on staying despite the societal belief that women should be protected and delicate
• The inspector highlights the idea of shared responsibility and the impressionability of the young
• Gerald reveals his relationship with Daisy, how he met her, helped her, and eventually broke up with her
• Mrs. Birling refuses to acknowledge Eric's drinking problem and inadvertently blames him for Eva's situation
• The inspector emphasizes social responsibility and the need for the characters to admit their guilt
• Mrs. Birling refuses to take responsibility for her role in Eva's tragedy, even after learning about Eva's pregnancy
• Mr. Birling is more concerned about his reputation and potential knighthood than taking responsibility for his actions
• Mrs. Birling deflects blame onto others and fails to show any remorse for her actions
• The Act ends with Eric arriving, adding to the tension and drama of the situation