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Who is Most Responsible for Eva Smith’s / Daisy Renton’s Death

Who is Most Responsible for Eva Smith’s / Daisy Renton’s Death
Although each member of the Birling family and Gerald Croft have had contact with Eva Smith/Daisy Renton during the previous two years, none of them are however aware of the others involvement in her tragedy until the day of the inspector’s visit. He makes them aware of the part they have played in her tragic end. The characters each react differently to the news and to the degree of responsibility.
The first person to have contact with Eva was Arthur Birling. He had employed her at his works until September 1910. At first when the inspector had asked him about Eva he couldn’t remember her, this was until the inspector showed him a photograph of her. He then remembered her and explained about his involvement. Eva had been involved in a dispute over low wages and because she had been one of the ringleaders in the strike, he had dismissed her for her involvement.
When told of the consequences of his actions, that E...

Posted by: Alexander Bartfield

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