gerald croft Flashcards
what did priestly use gerald to show?
reveal the flaws of the upper class
what does Gerald represent
aristoracy- exploited working class women like eva smith
what is the effect on readers when gerald appears sorry momentiarially?
provides hope for upper class can change
what does it show when gerald chooses to align with mr b at the end of the play?
there is no hope for the upper class to change
what are readers first told about gerald?
“easy well-bred young man-about-town”
what does it show that lord + lady c couldn’t attend the engagement party?
they have high status and roles
how did Gerald feel about the engagement?
business transaction
what political views did gerald have
capitalist
how is gerald similar to mr b
same views
initially denies knowing eva
cares only about business
what does it show when gerald has an affair with eva
doesn’t care for shiela
objectifying women is normal for him
he is his priority
what did gerald say about eva when he ended the affaire
“she didn’t blame me at all I wish to god she did now”
what does “she didn’t blame me at all I wish to god she did now” show
appears to be genuine remorse and self blame
makes audience feel sympathy
they believe he will align himself with inspectors views
exciting as he is of a high class that holds lots of power
how does his remorse and guilt change?
in Act 3 he tries to prove Inspector is fake which proves he has learnt nothing
what does his siding w mrs and me b show
he wants to
- avoid public scandle
- protect himself
- protect his wealth
how does the audience feel about gerald at the end if the play
dislikes him- therefore disliking all characters like him irl
