Key Quotes/ Character Profile Of Eva Simth/ Daisy Renton Flashcards
Who’s Eva Smith/Daisy Renton?
She’s the victim of the play. Never get to see her, she could be different girls and she might not be dead
What has Arthur Birling done to her?
She was one of Arthur Birling the employees who was sacked for protesting against lower wages
How does she have a relationship/connection with GeraldCroft?
According to the inspector she changed her name Daisy Renton and became a prostitute where she met Gerald.
What connection/relationship does she have with Eric Birling?
Eric met Daisy Renton when she was a prostitute and made her pregnant
“Young and fresh and charming “
Shows us Eva/Daisy is attractive
“ she didn’t want to take any more money from him”
Shows us that she’s honourable
“Girls of that class”, “a girl do that sort”
Indicates that Eva/Daisy is from working class
How is Sheila connected to the murder of Eva/Daisy?
Sheila got her sacked out of jealousy for Eva/Daisy’s good looks
The Birlings took away all of Eva/Daisy’s source of income as they used their power to move her on or have sex with her. Each of them felt superior to Eva because of their social class. What theme does this show?
Social class
How is Eva/Daisy represented in the play?
She is represented as the silent, visible and powerless member of society
