... the works all that time. This implies that this is not the first time Gerald has had to inform Sheila of his whereabouts whilst he was gallivanting off with Eva Smith, signifying previous and continuing strain amongst the Birlings. As the play progresses we see the Inspector lethargically, but precisely extracting information out of the family which captivates the audience and ... upper class. Mrs Birling, being the representative of the upper class, makes her position clear about an inferior class through her tone of voice and dismissive attitude when addressing Eva Smith and referring...

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... people held responsible are all revealed, but there is no possible way that the Birlings or Mr Gerald Croft could be physical punished for what they had done to Eva Smith, but they could be punished mentally for life, having to live with all the guilt. ...

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