At the beginning of Act 3, Eric enters the room "miserably," and his request for a drink suggests that he is trying to avoid facing the consequences of his actions. However, as the scene progresses, Eric begins to take responsibility for his behaviour and acknowledges the harm he has caused.
For example, when the Inspector suggests that Eva Smith/Daisy Renton was pregnant with Eric's child, Eric admits to being the father and expresses his regret: "My God!...I wasn't in love with her or anything—but I liked her—she was pretty and a good sport—" This quote reveals that Eric has learned to take ownership of his actions, and his use of the phrase "My God!" highlights the gravity of the situation.
Eric's sense of responsibility is further reinforced when he tells his family, "I think you're all beginning to pretend now that nothing much has happened." This quote indicates that Eric has become disillusioned with his family's attempts to dismiss or downplay their involvement in Eva Smith's/Daisy Renton's death.
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For example, he says, "I don't feel like sitting down...I'm ashamed of you as well—as both of you." This quote shows that Eric is not only ashamed of his own actions but also of his family's behaviour towards others. This demonstrates a growing awareness of social responsibility and highlights the importance of empathy and compassion towards