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1
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Eric suddenly guffaws. His parents look at him
Sheila:(severely) now -what’s the joke?
I don’t know-really. Suddenly I just felt I just had to laugh.

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His initial behaviour.
He doesn’t really care what is happening.
Laughing because he’s drunk not really in with what’s happening.
Feeling awkward.

2
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(Sitting down) yes, please.(take decanter and help himself)

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His initial behaviour
Drinking more.
Alcoholic

3
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I left ‘em talking about clothes again. You’d think that a girl had never had any clothes before she gets married. Women are potty about ‘em.

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His initial behaviour
Being sexist
Doesn’t really know what women are actually like
Doesn’t care once again.

4
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By Jove, yes. And as you were saying, dad, a man has to look after himself-

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His initial behaviour
Trying to be in his dad’s good books.
Has capitalist ideas at first.

5
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Sheila: don’t be an ass Eric

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His relationship with Sheila.
Sibling rivalry and bickering
Sheila is more confrontational that Eric is.
Eric is more chilled.

6
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(Rather noisily) All the best! She’s got s nasty temper sometimes - but she’s not bad really. Good old Sheila!

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His relationship with Sheila.
Does have a bond with her.
They do love each other really.
Quite sarcastic to each other.

7
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Eric: Yes, I know -but still-

Mr Birling: just let me finish, Eric. You’ve got a lot to learn yet.

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His relationship with mr Birling
Always in his father’s shadow.
Can never make his own point.

8
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Because you’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble - that’s why.

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His relationship with Mr Birling
Finally standing up to him.
Saying the truth.

9
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Inspector: I know he’s your son and this is your house - but look at him. He needs a drink now just to see him through.

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His reaction to the inspector

Finally sees that he has a problem

10
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I don’t see much nonsense about it when a girl goes and kills herself. You lot may be letting yourselves out nicely, but I can’t. Nor can mother. We did her in all right.

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His reaction to the inspector
Inspector has changed his views
Finally sees that we have to look after the welfare too.
Realises he has responsibilities and how privileged he is.