Eric qoutes

Question 1

What does Eric Birling say about his feelings of guilt?

Answer 1

I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty.

Question 2

How does Eric describe his relationship with Eva Smith?

Answer 2

I didn’t love her, but I liked her.

Question 3

What does Eric confess about getting money?

Answer 3

I had to force her to agree to give me money.

Question 4

What does Eric say about his family’s reaction to the situation?

Answer 4

You don’t understand anything. You never did.

Question 5

What does Eric reveal about his drinking habits?

Answer 5

I was drinking too much last summer.

Question 6

How does Eric feel about his father’s attitude towards the scandal?

Answer 6

You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble.

Question 7

What does Eric say in response to his father’s comments about responsibility?

Answer 7

I don’t see why she should have been sacked.

Question 8

What does Eric say about the cause of his actions?

Answer 8

I was in a bad place.

Question 9

What does Eric express regarding the way his family treats him?

Answer 9

You’re all to blame.

Question 10

What does Eric say about his feelings of shame?

Answer 10

I’m ashamed of it.

Question 11

What does Eric claim about his financial situation?

Answer 11

I had to borrow money from my father.

Question 12

What does Eric say about the night he met Eva?

Answer 12

I was in a state of mind that made me act that way.

Question 13

How does Eric justify his actions towards Eva?

Answer 13

I didn’t mean to hurt her.

Question 14

What does Eric say when confronted about his behavior?

Answer 14

I was just a kid.

Question 15

What does Eric suggest about his own maturity?

Answer 15

I’m not a child anymore.

Question 16

What does Eric say about the impact of his actions on Eva?

Answer 16

I didn’t think it would lead to this.

Question 17

How does Eric react to his family’s denial of responsibility?

Answer 17

You don’t know what you’re talking about.

Question 18

What does Eric express about his regret?

Answer 18

I wish I could change things.

Question 19

What does Eric say about how he feels towards his family?

Answer 19

I feel like an outsider.

Question 20

What does Eric say about the consequences of his actions?

Answer 20

I never thought it would come to this.

Question 21

What does Eric state regarding his own accountability?

Answer 21

I’m responsible for my actions.

Question 22

How does Eric describe his relationship with his parents?

Answer 22

I can’t talk to you about anything.

Question 23

What does Eric say about the changes he wishes to make?

Answer 23

I want to be a better person.

Question 24

What does Eric say about the truth of the situation?

Answer 24

The truth is hard to accept.

Question 25

How does Eric feel about the future after the events?

Answer 25

I’m scared of what’s to come.

Question 26

What does Eric say about the burden of his secret?

Answer 26

It’s a heavy weight to carry.