Inspector calls

An Inspector Calls: Events referred to in the play

  • Eva Smith is ringleader of a strike for better pay, and is sacked by Mr Birling when the strike fails.

    Eva Smith is ringleader of a strike for better pay, and is sacked by Mr Birling when the strike fails.
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    An Inspector Calls: Events

  • Eva Smith sacked from Millwards because Sheila complains about her.

    Eva Smith sacked from Millwards because Sheila complains about her.
  • Gerald Croft "rescues" Eva/Daisy Renton and makes her his mistress.

    Gerald Croft "rescues" Eva/Daisy Renton and makes her his mistress.
  • Gerald abandons his affair with Eva/Daisy, and she leavs the apartment.

    Gerald abandons his affair with Eva/Daisy, and she leavs the apartment.
  • Eric assaults Eva, and then has an affair with her.

    Eric assaults Eva, and then has an affair with her.
  • Eva, pregnant, appeals for help from a welfare organisation; Mrs Birling turns her down.

    Eva, pregnant, appeals for help from a welfare organisation; Mrs Birling turns her down.
  • Eva Smith commits suicide; an Inspector calls on the Birlings.

    Eva Smith commits suicide; an Inspector calls on the Birlings.