An Inspector Calls: Events referred to in the play

Eva Smith is ringleader of a strike for better pay, and is sacked by Mr Birling when the strike fails.

Sep 1, 1910

Eva Smith is ringleader of a strike for better pay, and is sacked by Mr Birling when the strike fails.

An Inspector Calls: Events

Period: Sep 1, 1910 to Apr 15, 1912

Eva Smith sacked from Millwards because Sheila complains about her.

Jan 31, 1911

Eva Smith sacked from Millwards because Sheila complains about her.

Gerald Croft "rescues" Eva/Daisy Renton and makes her his mistress.

Mar 1, 1911

Gerald Croft "rescues" Eva/Daisy Renton and makes her his mistress.

Gerald abandons his affair with Eva/Daisy, and she leavs the apartment.

Sep 1, 1911

Gerald abandons his affair with Eva/Daisy, and she leavs the apartment.

Eric assaults Eva, and then has an affair with her.

Nov 1, 1911

Eric assaults Eva, and then has an affair with her.

Eva, pregnant, appeals for help from a welfare organisation; Mrs Birling turns her down.

Apr 1, 1912

Eva, pregnant, appeals for help from a welfare organisation; Mrs Birling turns her down.

Eva Smith commits suicide; an Inspector calls on the Birlings.

Apr 8, 1912

Eva Smith commits suicide; an Inspector calls on the Birlings.