Gerald Flashcards
“And I’ve told you - I was awfully busy at the works all that time.”
His initial relationship with Sheila.
Sound like a couple.
“(Trying to smile) well what, Sheila?”
His initial relationship with Sheila
Trying to hide a secret
Sheila: oh don’t be stupid. We haven’t much time. You gave yourself away as soon as he mentioned her other name.
His initial relationship with Sheila.
Cracks appearing.
Sheila being more confident and standing up for herself.
(To Sheila) thanks. you’re going to be a great help, I can see.
His initial relationship with Sheila.
Being sarcastic.
More argumentative.
“I’m glad I amuse you-“
His initial relationship with Sheila
More sarcasm
Mr Birling: (indicating decanter) help yourself.
His relationship with Mr Birling
Treating him like family
Gerald: oh-I say-congratulations!
Birling: thanks…I was Lord Mayor here two years ago when Royalty visited us.
His relationship with Mr Birling
Mr Birling trying to one up him. Trying to be superior.
Inspector: and anyhow I knew already. When and where did you first meet her?
Gerald: All right, if you must have it.
His reaction to the inspector
Seems annoyed at him
Gerald: (Distressed) Sorry- I - well, I’ve suddenly realised -taken it properly - that’s she dead-
Inspector: (harshly) yes, she’s dead.
His reaction to the inspector
“As a matter of a fact, it didn’t start with that. It began with this fellow announcing himself as a police inspector.”
His reaction by the end
Saying “fellow” in annoyance. Sort of throwing the word out like he’s an ordinary person - no one special.
“(He looks around triumphantly at them…..)
His reaction at the end
Seems proud of himself thinking he’s out smartened the inspector
Feels superior again and has the power again
“Everything’s all right now, Sheila. (holds up the ring.) what about this ring?
His reaction by the end
Pretending like nothing happened
Not realising what he has done to Sheila and how it would affect her.
He hasn’t changed like Eric and Sheila.
