Eva Smith / Daisy Renton

works at Birling’s factory; goes on strike for higher pay (hopeful and independent)
fired by Mr Birling for being”“trouble”
gets a job at Millwards shop (becomes more vulnerable)
sacked after Sheila complains out of jealousy
becomes poor and changes name to Daisy Renton
meets Gerald; he helps her and gives her a place to stay
leaves Gerald when she feels it’s not right
later meets Eric; he forces himself on her
refuses stolen money Eric offers (keeps strong moral)
asks the charity for help and gets refused
dies after drinking disinfectants

“she was a lively good-looking girl…a good worker” - Mr Birling - shows Eva is hardworking and ordinary
“they were behaving like animals” - Mr Birling - dehumanises and the workers; shows upper-class lack of respect for people like her
“I couldn’t be sorry for her” - Sheila - highlights her jealousy and selfishness; later contrasts with Sheila’s guilt and change
“she was pretty and a good sport” - Gerald - objectifies Eva; focuses on looks; shows how men used her for their own benefit
“she didn’t want me to marry her” - Gerald - suggests Eva has self-respect and independence; she doesn’t want to trap him
“you’re not the kind of father a chap could go to” - Eric - indirectly shows why Eva had no support; highlights family and social failure