Act 3 Flashcards
What state was Eric in when he went to Eva’s lodgings with her?
“I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty”
How did Eric react when Eva told his she was pregnant?
“I was in a hell of a state about it”
After Eva told Eric she was pregnant, how did she treat him?
“as if I were a kid”
After Mr Birling finds out that Eric stole money from the business accounts what did he say?
“I’ve got to cover this up as soon as I can”
Why did Eric not talk to Mr Birling about “this mess”?
“you’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble”
What does Eric accuse Mrs Birling of?
How does he say it?
“you killed her”
“you killed them both”
“(nearly at breaking point)”
What would Mr Birling give to cover up Eva’s death?
“I’d give thousands”
What does the Inspector say we are all?
“We are all members of one body”
What does the Inspector say about other people like Eva Smith?
“there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us”
If the Birlings do not learn their lesson tonight how will they learn it?
“they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish”
Who does Mr Birling blame?
Eric
“you’re the one I blame for this”
A quote showing Mr Birling is apprehensive about how this will effect his reputation.
“There’ll be a public scandal”
“I was almost certain for a knighood”
A quote about Mr Birling thinking he has an excuse for what he did to Eva.
“There’s every excuse for what both your mother and I did”
After Shelia starts to question the legitimacy of the Inspector, what does Mrs Birling say?
“don’t be childish, Shelia”
Now that the family know that they have been “bluffed”, what does Mr Birling say they have to do?
“get to work quickly”
