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ENGAGEMENT:

The story begins with Arthur Birling, a wealthy, sself-made man, hosting an engagement party for his daughter Sheila.

KNIGHTHOOD:

Arthur tells Gerald that he knows his daughter isn't in the same class as him, but he expects to be knighted soon, which will fix that.

PREDICTIONS:

Arthur then gives a speech with lots of incorrect predictions about no-one wanting a war, the Titanic being unsinkable and there being no danger of any strikes happening.

MILWARDS:

Sheila then admits to having got Eva sacked from Milwards. Sheila regrets her actions.

SACKED:

The Inspector annonces Eva Smith has died and Arthur eventually admits to having employed her and sacking her for striking 2 years ago. Arthur doesn't feel guilty.

INSPECTOR:

The Inspector arrives and Arthur is suprised not to have heard of him because of how he has been Lord Mayor and a magistrate.

AFFAIR:

Gerald admits to having had an affair with Daisy Renton, which is another name that Eva used.

REFUSING:

Mrs. Birling admits to refusing to help Eva with her charity's money, before realising she was carrying her own grandchild.

ERIC:

Eric also admits to having had an affair with Eva and having a drinking problem.

FINAL:

The Inspector delivers his final speech about responsibility, socialism and treating others well and then leaves.

REAL:

The family wonder whether he actually was a real police officer.

SUICIDE:

Arthur calls the hospital who can confirm they have had no suicides for weeks.

DIVIDE:

Sheila and Eric still feel guilty and have learned their lesson, but Mr and Mrs. Birling celebrate as if they have done nothing wrong, with a clear divide emerging within the family.

TELEPHONE:

Arthur answers the telephone and discovers a police inspector is on his way to ask some questions.