Who Was To Blame For Eva Smith Death Essay

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Who is the blame for Eva Smith’s death? On the fourth of April 1944 at 1444hours, a woman named Eva Smith was transported to the infirmary after committing suicide by swallowing a great deal of strong disinfectant. She was reported dead straight away. I was sent to Birling’s house in Yorkshire in the south land to investigate the case. When I arrived at the Birling’s household at approximately 1700hours, met by the chamber maid and shown into the drawing room. Present were Arthur Birling, Sybil Birling, Sheila Birling, Eric Birling and Gerald Croft. However, at that moment in the time, Mrs. Birling was not in the room. The family was in the middle of celebrating Sheila Birling’s engagement to Mr. Croft. I apologized for interrupting their evening, promptly introduced myself and relayed the purpose of my visit. Mr. Birling appeared agitated and wanted to know the reason for my visit. He denied all knowledge of Eva Smith until I produced her photograph. Mr.…show more content…
Mr Birling’s, who showed no sorrow or sympathy for a former employee's death, was ruthless in dismissing her after the strike. Accusing her of being a ringleader. Reinstating all the other employees, except her, must have been very demoralising to Ms Smith. Moreover, Mr Croft, showed nor compassion or sympathy for a former lover, despite the fact that he claimed they had separated on amicable terms. I believe that he lying and that he left this woman in a state of distress that contributed to her state of mind when she committed suicide. Furthermore, Mrs Billings and Ms Billings both treated Ms Smith badly. Mrs Birling refusal to help Ms Smith must have made Ms Smith feel like she had no one to turn to. Furthermore, Ms Billings was jealous of Ms Smith and, once again, Ms Smith loses another job. Ms Smith must have felt that she didn't have any friends at

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