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Role in the play: Hosts a dinner for his daughter and Gerald to celebrate their engagement Is keen for the Birlings and Crofts to unite in business (as well as marriage) Wants to receive a knighthood Says that a man’s responsibility is only to himself and family Dismissed Eva Smith from his factory Tries, but fails, to take control when the Inspector is there Fears scandal and wants to protect himself and his family Takes the final telephone call at the end of the play Quotes ‘heavy-looking, rather portentous man’ ‘a hard-headed, practical man of business’ ‘Yes, my dear, I know- I’m talking too much’ ‘I’m a public man.’

Role in the play Is pleased with Gerald when he presents the ring Adopts a superior tone with the inspector Is disgusted when Daisy Renton turns out to be Gerald’s mistress but forgets it when she thinks a scandal has been avoided Uses her influence to prevent Eva receiving money from the charity Thinks that Eva Smith and the father of the unborn child are to blame- before she knows this is Eric Claims she was the only one who stood up to the inspector Quotes ‘a rather, cold woman and he husband’s social superior’ ‘please don’t contradict me like that’ ‘it’s disgusting to me’ ‘the most prominent member of the committee’

Role in the play Gives Sheila the ring at the dinner Is dedicated to business Conducts himself agreeably and politely to Mr and Mrs Birling Rescued Daisy from Alderman Admits that he kept the girl as his secret mistress for 6 months, then broke it off Discovers that the police had never heard of Inspector Goole Telephones the infirmary and learns that no girl died that day Quotes ‘easy, well-bred young-man-about-town’ ‘You’re just the kind of son-in-law I always wanted’ ‘I’m rather more- upset- by this business than I probably appear to be’ ‘Everything’s all right now, Sheila. (Holds up the ring.) What about this ring?’

Role in the play Is pleased and excited at the prospect of her marriage Is distressed when she hears Eva Smith has taken her life. Reveals that she was responsible for Eva Smith’s dismissal from Millwards Recognises Inspector Goole cannot be lied to. Breaks off the engagement to Gerald when she discovers he had an affair Reveals Eric drinks too much Acknowledges her part in the investigation and takes the inspector’s words to heart. Quotes ‘Oh-how horrible! Was it an accident?’ ‘I wouldn’t miss it for worlds’ ‘I had her turned our of a job’ ‘it’s you two who are being childish- trying not to face the facts’

Quotes ‘Just keep quiet Eric, and don’t get excited’ ‘That’s something this public-school-and-Varsity life you’ve had don’t seem to teach you’ ‘You’re not the type- you don’t get drunk’ ‘Your trouble is- you’ve been spoilt’ Role in the play Drinks too much at the dinner Admits he made Eva pregnant Admits he gave Eva money that was stolen from his dad’s firm Accuses his mother of murdering his unborn child and her grandchild Acknowledges his irresponsibility towards Eva Smith and accepts the Inspector’s words

Quotes ‘massiveness, solidity and purposefulness’ ‘One person and one line of enquiry at a time. Otherwise there’s a muddle’ ‘It’s my duty to ask questions’ ‘He never seemed like an ordinary police inspector’ Role in the play: Interrupts the dinner Questions all characters in turn Establishes each family members involvement in Eva Smith’s death Gradually takes control of the situation- ignoring social class of status Concerned about honesty and justice Makes a powerful speech about our responsibility for each other in the wider society.

Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End In what ways are the characters of Sheila and Eric Birling important in this play?

Engage Endeavour Explore Elaborate Evaluate End

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