... solidity and purposefulness. That is how the stage directions described him. Also during the play in Act 1 when he was relating the death of Eva Smith, (Eva Smith died because she had swallowed a lot of strong disinfectant. This burnt her inside.) To Birling and Gerald, whatever he did had an effect on everyone ... she meant, had held the dress up, as if she was wearing it. And it just suited her." This meant she was jealous. (Eva Smith death was linked to Sheila when she was in the shop Milwards a half year ago.) Gerald dishonesty and taking advantage of those less fortunate than himsel...

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... play and I have written about three of them. Mr. Birling being the main one. It is revolved around a girl called, "Eva Smith". Each of the characters have had some involvement with a girl by the "so-called" name of Eva Smith. As you read the book the story all becomes clear. For example Mr. Birling fired her and then Mrs. B had complained about ... the hospital saying that there is an inspector on his way to question the death of a girl called Eva Smith. This proves that the inspector wasn't one at all and he was just pretending to be one. Also the girl Eva Smith was different each time...

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An Inspector Calls- Who in my opinion is most responsible for Eva Smith's death In this play I attend to all the characters to which I think are most responsible for Eva Smiths death. Characters actions in the ply push Eva to the ... , he still had something to do with Eva's death. Mr. Birling at the time of questioning might not of thought so but he did. Mr. Birling had sacked Eva Smith two years before her death because she arranged to go on strike for more money in here pay packet. "She"d had a lot to say- far too much- she had ... to go, still I cannot accept any responsibility." Could M...

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... first to recognise what the Inspector does. He lets the characters drop themselves in it and gets them to admit their connection they had with Eva Smith/Daisy Renton. She can see that the others are hiding from the truth and know that the Inspector knows all about them. All the families are ... good example about how do deal with things and that it is never his fault. Has this affected the way in which Sheila and Eric's treated Eva Smith come the circumstances. Mrs Birling thinks there should be no higher and lower classes and everyone should be equal but Mr Birling is completely opposit...

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... an upper-class house hold. Priestley's plot is about a police inspector who interrupts an engagement dinner party to question a family and their guest about a suicide of a young girl called Eva Smith. The play is a elegant play that attacks the social mores of Priestley's time. The play attracts the attention of the audience; it does this by using climaxes, the slow unravelling ... to people, to make them see how they treat people. He does this very well by using an upper-class family and a lower class girl by the name of Eva Smith. Towards the end of the play Priestley puts the element...

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... . Arthur Birling sees sacking of an employee as a normal and daily thing saying 'she was one of my employees and then I discharged her.' He even feels remorseless towards Eva Smith's death calling her a 'wretched girl'. He sacked her simply because 'she'd had a lot to say - far too much - so she had to go.' He is totally capitalistic saying ... 'I'd give thousand - yes, thousands.' and yet he would not pay Eva an extra few shillings. He feels no guilt and he does not realise himself being part of Eva Smith's death and he blames Eric for this. Up till now, he only care...

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... committed suicide. You'd be blamed for it; or at least be blamed for a playing a part in their death. In the play, Mr. Goole revealed everyone that played a part in Eva Smith's (also known as Daisy Renton) death. The inspector was trying to teach the rich family to think before they act, because, again, they never know what part they'll play ... vs. Man; with Mr. Goole and the Birling family. It seemed that Mr. Goole already knew the parts each member of the Birling family played in the death of Eva Smith, he just wanted the members to admit to it. He wanted each member to understand th...

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... 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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... like to have closer to him. Maybe start a partnership. The inspector comes to the celebration and breaks up the party, questioning the family on the death of a young girl, Eva Smith, who had died by drinking disinfectant. On the arrival of the inspector, he seems like a regular inspector, and the Birlings don't seem to act as if much is wrong. Mr ... of what happened, starting at the beginning, and going through Eva Smiths life story. Inspector: Do you remember her, Mr. Birling? Birling: No - I seem to remember hearing that name - Eva Smith - somewhere. But it doesn't convey anything to...

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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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... Arthur are the characters. After the meal they get an unexpected visit from a police inspector who calls himself inspector Goole. He comes in and informs them of a girl called Eva Smith, who drank acid and killed herself. He asks the family questions to do with the girl and find out they all have a part to play in this girl's death and ... ...

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... the inspector before he leaves is very powerful, it conveys JB Priestly's ideas. It leaves the family submissive and wondering hesitating at first then angry with each other. "One Eva Smith has gone- but there are still millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us, with their lives, their hopes and fears, their suffering ... ...

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... from the mysterious Inspector Goole proves to be a horrifying experience for the Birlings as they learn that they have all played a part in the suicide of a young girl called Eva Smith/Daisy Renton. Priestly's main aim in the play was to encourage people to take responsibility for their actions, not to shift the blame on to others. Priestly attempts to suggest ... ...

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... girl. List of the characters: - Arthur Birling. - Sybil Birling. (his wife) - Sheila Birling (his daughter) - Eric Birling (his son) - Edna (the maid) - Gerald Croft (engaged to Sheila) - Inspector Goole. - Eva Smith (the one who have made suicide) An essay about "An inspector calls": The story takes its place in the fictive industrial town Brumley, in the North Midlands in England. The ... ...

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