eric birling

Question 1

'’why shouldnt they try for higher wages?’’

Answer 1

-rhetorical question - forces audience to question the fairness of capitalist attitudes
-colloquiaal tone- makes eric sound more authentic and emotionally engaged

Question 2

'’i was in the state when a chap easily turns nasty’’

Answer 2

eric admits to taking advantage of eva smith while drunk, hinting at coercion or assualt

-euphemism ‘‘turns nasty’’ makes the serveity of his actions, suggesting avoidance or guilt

-deatached noun ‘‘a chap’’ - distances himself emtionally, showing discomfort of lack of full accountability

-colloquial language - reflects how normalized such behaviour might be among upper-class young men

Question 3

'’the fact remains that i did what i did’’

Answer 3

-simple declarative sentences - shows clarity, maturity and ownership
-repitition of ‘‘i did’’ - reinforces his acceptance of guilt
-tone of finality- suggests he has learned and changed