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Eric Birling
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A mind map exploring the character of Eric Birling from the play An Inspector Calls, by JB Priestly.
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eric birling
gcse english literature
an inspector calls
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an inspector calls by j.b. priestley
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Eric Birling
Not quite able to fit in with the adults
Uncomfortable
"Half shy, half assertive."
Very opinionated
"I hate these fat old tarts."
No regard for women
Doesn't have any respect for them
Honest
"I don't give a damn right now."
Heavily affected by the Inspector
Examination of conscience
Will change his ways
Shows remorse
"I say the girl's dead and we all helped to kill her."
Perceptive
Takes responsibility
"you were saying Dad, a man has to look after himself."
Context - captialism
Doesn't get on with his father
"You're not the kind of father a chap could go to when he's trouble."
Under the facade
Heavy drinker
"You're squiffy."
Physically and emotionally violent
"I threatened to make a row."
Thief
"There were some accounts to collect, and I asked for cash."
Treatment of women
Lower class
Uses them for his own pleasure
Doesn't treat them properly
Objectifies them
"I wasn't in love with her or anything."
Doesn't consider their feelings
Upper class
Respects his mother and sister
"Well I'm old enough to be married."
Context - wife will be financial responsibility
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