Mother and Eric
Eric Birling quotation’s
Point: The first description of Eric is shown in the stage directions when said
Evidence:“In his early twenties, not quite at ease, half shy, half assertive”
Explanation: in this quotation we learn more about the character Eric “early twenties” suggests that he is young and has a lot to look forward to in life. The word “half shy half assertive” suggests that Eric could be feeling awkward within the celebration of his sisters Sheila’s engagement also it could mean that he has mood swings. Overall this quotation indicates the audience that he might be dunk.
Point: Eric seems to know how to talk to members in his family as when he says
Evidence: “Mother said”
Explanation: In this quotation we see that Eric seems to have a lot of respect for Mrs Birling as when he says “mother” may suggest that even though Eric might be drunk he still is polite to his mum which emphasises that he really is generally respectful to the older generation also when coupled with him asking his father Mr Biring “what about war?” may suggest that he has been influenced by his parents as in this quotation we see that he goes to his father for answers and their relationship seems to be quiet close. Overall Eric’s relationship with his parents seems close. The audience watching this in 1945 will expect this and will like Eric for respecting his parents. Priestley in this quotation tells us to be kind to the older generation.
ACT 3
Point: Eric seems to gain more courage and faces his mother when he says
Evidence: “Damn you, damn you-“
Explanation: In this quotation we can see how much Eric has changed due to the inspectors arrival as he seems to take control of the situation and does not have that much respect for Mrs be as when he did when he called her “mother” the repetition in his speech emphasises that he is really ashamed of what his mum did also the “-“tells us that Eric seems to find it hard to take it in as he pauses. When the inspector says “young
Point: The first description of Eric is shown in the stage directions when said
Evidence:“In his early twenties, not quite at ease, half shy, half assertive”
Explanation: in this quotation we learn more about the character Eric “early twenties” suggests that he is young and has a lot to look forward to in life. The word “half shy half assertive” suggests that Eric could be feeling awkward within the celebration of his sisters Sheila’s engagement also it could mean that he has mood swings. Overall this quotation indicates the audience that he might be dunk.
Point: Eric seems to know how to talk to members in his family as when he says
Evidence: “Mother said”
Explanation: In this quotation we see that Eric seems to have a lot of respect for Mrs Birling as when he says “mother” may suggest that even though Eric might be drunk he still is polite to his mum which emphasises that he really is generally respectful to the older generation also when coupled with him asking his father Mr Biring “what about war?” may suggest that he has been influenced by his parents as in this quotation we see that he goes to his father for answers and their relationship seems to be quiet close. Overall Eric’s relationship with his parents seems close. The audience watching this in 1945 will expect this and will like Eric for respecting his parents. Priestley in this quotation tells us to be kind to the older generation.
ACT 3
Point: Eric seems to gain more courage and faces his mother when he says
Evidence: “Damn you, damn you-“
Explanation: In this quotation we can see how much Eric has changed due to the inspectors arrival as he seems to take control of the situation and does not have that much respect for Mrs be as when he did when he called her “mother” the repetition in his speech emphasises that he is really ashamed of what his mum did also the “-“tells us that Eric seems to find it hard to take it in as he pauses. When the inspector says “young