Eva Smith

Where to start

Start with the Eva Smith/Daisy Renton mind map that outlines the chain of events leading to her death. It includes her dismissal by Mr. Birling and the loss of her job after Sheila's complaint. Use those branches to organize the events before moving on to maps that focus more closely on what Eva represents.

Another Eva Smith/Daisy Renton map lists key points about her, including her capacity for leadership and how her prospects declined without work. Comparing these maps can help you connect the events with different descriptions of her character.

Explore character and context

Several maps share the title Eva Smith, so use their branches to tell them apart. One covers a workers' strike, votes for women and the idea that Eva stands up for what she believes in. Another considers her name and what it might represent, including the connection between Eva and Eve and the common surname Smith.

The Eva Smith / Daisy Renton mind map brings together descriptions of her alongside quotations. You can use its branches to practice linking a description to the words that support it. Compare that approach with a map that discusses Eva as a symbol of her class.

Use the resources together

As you work through the maps, note where their points overlap and where they offer different ways to discuss Eva. The page also lists flashcards, which provide another format to explore. There are no quizzes listed here, but a free account lets you make your own quiz to use alongside the maps and save your quiz scores.

Connect back to the unit

Eva Smith is a section of the An Inspector Calls unit in Literature. The maps give you a way to organize character points within that unit, from the events involving Eva to interpretations of her role. Choose a branch that interests you and use it as a starting point for your own study.