An Inspector Calls
Characters
Eva Smith (Daisy Renton)
Links to: Death, Socialism, Class divide
Working class woman. Considered prostitution. Raped.
Country-bred.
She decided she might as well try another life.
Inspector (Mr. Goole)
Links to: Socialism
Light is brighter at his entrance. Shows importance.
So you used the power you had Statement.
Manipulative.
Its too late now. Shes dead. Short sentences responsibility.
straight to the point.
Mr. Birling (Arthur)
Links to: Capitalism, responsibility
Fired Eva for asking for pay rise.
"heavy-looking man" and hard-headed Strong, close-
minded capitalist.
I dont want to lecture you Ironic he goes on to
lecture Eric and Gerald.
Must have been something wrong No acceptance of
responsibility.
Mrs. Birling (Sybil)
Links to: Role/ Treatment of Women, responsibility
Turned Eva away from charity while pregnant.
Speaks After a pause shows that she knows her role
as a woman and when to speak.
Saw it as her duty to refuse Eva for lying.
Sheila
Links to: Socialism, Vehicle of Change, Role/ Treatment of
Women, Responsibility
Had Eva fired for being pretty.
She was pretty Jelousy.
Inspector: So you used the power you had.
Sheila: Yes. Acceptance of responsibility.
You dont seem to have learnt anything Represents
socialism.
Eric
Links to: Socialism, Vehicle of Change, Responsibility
Alcoholic. Raped Eva.
I am ashamed of you as well collective responsibility.
Mr. Birling: You are the one I blame for this rejection of
Eric: Sure I am Sarcastic. Not afraid to face the older
generation.
Gerald
Links to: Capitalism, Responsibility
Relationship with Eva.
Well-bred Good family background.
Gerald Croft of Crofts Ltd. Uses power social class.
Everything is alright now Sheila. What about this ring?
Over his head; believes luring women into jewelry is the
answer.
Edna
Links to: Class divide
Opens the door; allows socialism and capitalism to be
met.