At the end of act two the family finds out that it was Eric who made Eva Smith pregnant before her death. ... At this time the audience would be holding their breath, wanting to find out exactly how Eric was involved in Eva Smith's life. ... He reveals how unfairly he insists on taking Eva home, and getting her drunk as well. ... Eric is at breaking point. ... There are still people like Mr Birling, power hungry capitalists, and people like Eva Smith, unfortunate, hapless. ...

• Word Count: 1261
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Birling and then Eric. This is almost the order of how and when the events leading up to Eva's death happened, apart from Eric at the end who is left till last. ... His life is centred upon Eva Smith's suicide. ... The events leading up to Eric's confession highlight how everyone is connected. ... Birling doesn't know that it was Eric who made Eva pregnant, so she condemns him and says that he should be made an example of. ...

• Word Count: 2403
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School