Eva Smith

Question 1

‘Two hours ago a young woman died in the infirmary’

Answer 1

Act One: This is Eva Smith’s introduction

Question 2

‘Wretched girl’s suicide’ (Mr. Birling)

Answer 2

Act One: Mr. Birling was not fond of Eva

Question 3

‘Lively good-looking girl’ (Mr. Birling) ‘very pretty girl’ (Sheila) ‘pretty’ (Gerald) ‘young and fresh and charming’ (Gerald) ‘pretty’ (Eric)

Answer 3

Eva is often described by her looks, which shows just how beautiful she was

Question 4

‘jealous of her

Answer 4

Act One: Sheila has everything yet she still wishes she looked like Eva, which shows how pretty Eva is

Question 5

‘Girls of that class-‘ (Mrs.Birling)

Answer 5

Act Two: Eva is lower class as described by Mrs. Birling

Question 6

‘I was sorry for her’ (Gerald)

Answer 6

Act Two: Eva was someone that an upper class man felt sorry for, which means she must have been quite enduring in the first place