aic eric

Question 1

half shy, half assertive

Answer 1

• paradoxical word choice
• presents him from the outset as a mysterious and confused character
• negative representation but this quote indicates that he has the capacity for change - he could go either of two ways

Question 2

in that state when a chap easily turns nasty

Answer 2

• third person pov - not taking responsibility
• blames his actions on alcohol
• chap - distances himself from his actions

Question 3

he is not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble

Answer 3

• still not taking responsibility
• shows Mr Birling and Eric’s relationship

Question 4

theme: generational differences

Answer 4

symbol of the younger generation

Question 5

not really - when theft is mentioned

Answer 5

Again does NOT take responsibility