Eric

Question 1

What is the structure for an Eric essay?

Answer 1

INTRO
• Shows how the upper class abused lower class
• Represents younger generation + change
• Shown to be very jumpy and uneasy

P1 - Shown to be immature and uneasy
• "Suddenly guffaws"
• "Here, what do you mean?" (Response to Gerald's 'unless Eric's been up to something')
• "Oh - my God! - how stupid it all is!"
• "She treated me as if I were a kid"

P2 - Eric’s actions
• (Mrs Birling) “You stole money?”
• (Inspector) “Used her…as if she was an animal, a thing, not a person”

P3 - Shows maturity + change
• "My God - I'm not likely to forget."
• "This girl's still dead, isn't she?"
• "(Angrily)"
• "It frightens me too"

Question 2

What is Eric’s role?

Answer 2

• Represents change
• Mimics Inspectors message
• Shows responsibility