Eric:

It soon becomes clear to us (although it takes his parents longer) that he is a hardened drinker
He is described at the start as in his early twenties, not quite at ease, half shy, half assertive.
He feels guilt and frustration with himself over his relationship with the girl. He cries, "Oh - my God! - how stupid it all is!" as he tells his story. He is horrified that his thoughtless actions had such consequences.
When he hears how his father sacked Eva Smith, he supports the worker's cause, like Sheila.Why shouldn't they try for higher wages?
He is appalled by his parents' inability to admit their own responsibility. He tells them forcefully, "I'm ashamed of you.
At the end of the play, like Sheila, he is not interested in covering up the story, he is more concerned about the death of the girl and possibly his son.

	Created by alice.polston over 9 years ago

Information taken from BBC Bitesize

Eng Lit. Inspector Calls Characters (Sheila, Eric and Gerald)