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Flashcards in Eva Smith/Daisy Renton Deck (8)
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1
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Why is Eva’s second name “Smith”?

A

Because it is an incredibly common working class name, representing the entire class

2
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What does Eric say about Eva pushing for higher wages?

A

“Why shouldn’t they try for higher wages? We try for the highest possible prices.”

3
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What quote demonstrates the impact of Eva’s suicide upon Sheila?

A

“It’s just that I can’t help thinking about this girl. Destroying herself so horribly.”

4
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How does Sheila comment regarding the labour which Eva was involved in?

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“These girls aren’t cheap labour - They’re people.”

5
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How does Eva expose Sheila’s vanity as she tells the story?

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“If she’d been some miserable plain little creature, I don’t suppose I’d have done it.”

6
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How does Mr Birling disregard Eva via generalization?

A

“Girls of that class…”

7
Q

How is Eva patronized by Gerald?

A

“I hate those hard eyes, dough-faced women”

“I noticed a girl who looked quite different. She was very pretty - Soft brown hair and big dark eyes.”

8
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How is Gerald’s hero complex demonstrated through his treatment of Eva?

A

“I became at once the most important person in her life - You understand?”