Inspector Calls Notes

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Mr Birling makes a pompous speech whilst the family are celebrating Sheila's engagement to Gerald.

Mr B's speech talks about his views about the advancements in science, new inventions and the relationship between bosses and workers

"Factory workers should ignore the "cranks" who claim everybody has a responsibility to care for everybody else.

Inspector Goole arrives during the evening and inquires everyone in the family about the suicide of a young woman named Eva Smith (at this point)

Inspector G shows a photo of the girl. Mr B admits he employed her in his factory but sacked her for being one of the leaders of a goup who demanded higher wages.

Sheila and Eric feel Mr B has acted harshly, Gerald supports Mr B's claim that he acted reasonably.

S is shown the photo and she realises that she had Eva sacked from her job as a shop assistant. S was jealous of Eva because she looked better in a dress she was modelling. She thought that Eva was laughing at her when she tried the dress on.

When G hears the girl changes her name to Daisy Renton, his reaction shows that he knew the girl aswell.

Proffessor Lupin (Inspector G) that many people share responsibility for the misery that prompted Eva\Daisy to commit Suicide.

Sheila warns G not to hide anything from the inspector.

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