The Birling son, characterized by excessive drinking early in the evening. He secretly had an affair with Eva, causing her pregnancy, and stole money from his father to support her. Though Eva refuses the stolen funds, Eric's actions directly lead to her desperation. He feels deep guilt and, like Sheila, is fundamentally changed by the end.
Siblings united by moral responsibility and permanent psychological change.
Secret romantic and sexual relationship that results in pregnancy.
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