1. What did Eric Birling do to Eva Smith?
Connector
What did Eric Birling do to Eva Smith?
J.B. Priestley

2. Eric Birling
List some adjectives to describe this character.

3. Eric Birling – PEAS chart
point
evidence
analysis
speculation
“I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty – and I threatened to make a row”
‘your own grandchild – you killed them both – damn you, damn you’
He can’t talk to his family
He learns his lesson.

4. Theme - Responsibility
What is this?
What are your responsibilities?
What are a teacher’s responsibilities?

5. This play is all about a sense of responsibility.
Responsibility is a duty or an obligation.
Did the Birlings take responsibility for their actions?
What should they have done?

6. Is Eric responsible for Eva’s death?
Review
One paragraph exam question.
Is Eric responsible for Eva’s death?