Timeline of Events in Eva Smith’s Life

 

 

Year and month

What happens

September 1910

Eva sacked by Birling & Co.

December 1910

Eva employed by Milwards.

Late January 1911

Eva sacked by Milwards.

March 1911

Eva becomes Gerald's mistress.

Early September 1911

Gerald breaks off the affair.

Eva leaves Brumley for two months.

November 1911

Eric meets Eva.

December 1911/January 1912

Eva finds she is pregnant.

Late March 1912

Mrs. Birling turns down Eva's application for help.

Early April 1912

Eva's suicide/the Inspector calls*