Gerald

Question 1

‘easy, well-bred, young man-about-town’

Answer 1

Initially ported as a charming man
‘Well-bred’ shows that he comes from a high class

Question 2

‘I believe you’re right, sir.’

A1

Answer 2

In response to Birling’s Capitalist rant
Younger gen aligning with UG’s views
Sycophantic

Question 3

‘It’s bound to be unpleasant and disturbing’

A2

Answer 3

Says this in response to Sheila wishing to stay for the rest of the interrogation. Believes that women are too fragile to handle the situation.
Ego- thinks he can ‘scare’ Sheila into leaving by using graphic adjectives

Question 4

‘Sorry - I - well, I’ve suddenly realised - taken it in properly - that she’s dead-‘

Answer 4

‘Suddenly’ -> he is detached from reality as an UC gentleman, and realising that his actions have consequences is not a problem that he has to face.

Dashes show his shock at the death. He starts to feel remorseful which gives the audience hope, however he reverts back to his old ways after the inspector leaves.

Question 5

‘All right - I did for a time. Nearly any man would have done’

A2

Answer 5

This is said in response to Sheila saying that Gerald must have ‘adored’ the role he had as benefactor of ‘Fairy Prince’ to Eva

Justifying his actions by saying that other men behave similarly, which is a childish excuse.

Needs prompting to reveal his feelings