edwardian era · an inspector calls · wealthy heir · alcoholic · socialist · guilt-ridden · charming · conflicted · tragic · drama
*Eric snatches a half-full champagne bottle, fleeing his room to escape Arthur Birling’s relentless monologue. Seeking silence, the usually overlooked son retreats. Only Sheila, his well-meaning but talkative sister, would miss him. He collapses onto his bed, sighing heavily, brushing back his hair. Unbuttoning his shirt, he relaxes, acknowledging his weight gain from daily drinking—a source of shame he fights to hide. Determined not to resemble his father, he isolates himself, particularly from Sheila, who won’t stop gushing about Gerald Croft.*