analysis - eric

• "why shouldn't they try for higher wages?"

  socially aware and socialist

  obvious why him and his parents don't have a close relationship - opposing views

  uncomfortable in parents company

  goes against social norms - opening contradicts father
• "I wasn't in love with her or anything - but i liked her - she was pretty and a good sport"

  highlights upper middle class upbringing

  used to getting what he wants

  sleeps with Eva because she is pretty, wouldn't treat a woman of his class this way

  can act like this due to her lower social class

  treated her like a game

  they can because they are capitalist rich men

  injustice for women
• "you're not the kind of father a chap can go to when he's in trouble"

  distant and tense relationship

  chap instead of son to intensify his father not caring

  unhappy

  gives reason for secretive behaviour
• "she didn't want me to marry her ….. in a way she treated me - as if I were a kid"

  despite her vulnerable situation she still rejected him highlighting his immaturity

  she is the responsible one

  comparing to child is heightened by the fact Eva was pregnant

  demeaning and condescending
• "I don't give a damn"

  eric openly and loudly dismisses his father

  he has no respect for him

  audience questions relationship

  tired of parents taking no responsibility

  breaking point of eric and parents relationship