Act 1
In Act 1 of "An Inspector Calls”, the Birling family's celebration of Sheila's engagement is interrupted by Inspector Goole's unexpected arrival. He investigates the suicide of a young woman named Eva Smith, revealing her connections to each family member. Mr Birling fired her to protect his business, and Sheila's jealousy led to Eva's dismissal. The Inspector's probing questions create tension and hint at deeper secrets to be unravelled. The act concludes with an insinuation that Gerald had an affair with Daisy.
Act 2
In Act 2 of "An Inspector Calls", Mrs. Birling tries to use her family's influence to intimidate the Inspector during his interrogation of Gerald. However, the Inspector regains control and questions Gerald, who admits to keeping her as his mistress. Mrs. Birling denies knowing Eva, but later admits to denying her help from a charity, suggesting she should have asked the father of her unborn child for help instead. The act concludes with the reveal that Eric may be the father.
Act 3
Act 3 of “An Inspector Calls” reveals that Eric Birling is responsible for Eva Smith's pregnancy, in addition to stealing money from his father's business to support Eva. The Inspector delivers a speech about how everyone in society is linked and must be responsible for their actions, or they will suffer. However, it is revealed that the Inspector was a hoax and that there may not have been a suicide at all. Nevertheless, the younger generation still feels guilty about their actions. The play ends on a cliffhanger; the Birling family receives a call that a girl has died of suicide.
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