Before the Inspectors arrival the family seems strong and happy.The men are confident and jovial which sets a very positive atmosphere.There are some undercurrents of tension throughout the beginning before the Inspectors arrival between Eric and Birling. ... ERIC-(defiantly)Nothing.' ... Mrs.Birling is a prominent member of the Brumley Women's Charity Organisation.This is the charity Eva asked help from two weeks before her suicide. ... Eva had slept with someone possibly because she needed money.The father of the baby had been a drunk,young irresponsible man...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Inspector also has quite a big effect on Eric. ... Once Eric reveals that Eva was about to have his child, only then when she is faced with the realisation that her actions have led to the death of her grandchild, does Mrs Birling break down. ... (With a cry) "Oh - Eric - How could you?" ... "Eva Smiths and John Smiths". ... "We don't live alone" That's is how the Birlings made Eva Smith feel. ...

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• Grade Level: High School