gerald Flashcards
(28 cards)
Who is Gerald Croft?
The son-in-law Mr Birling dreamt of, the son of the competition, Crofts Limited.
What is Gerald Croft’s social status?
Upper-class and respectable, from an old county family.
How does Gerald initially present himself?
As a good catch, getting along well with Mr Birling and impressing Sybil Birling.
What does Gerald confess to Sheila?
He had a fling with Daisy Renton last summer.
What does Gerald reveal about Inspector Goole?
That he was not a police officer and there was no suicide recorded at the hospital.
How does Gerald view reputation?
He focuses on protecting the family’s reputation.
List three characteristics of Gerald Croft.
- Respectable
- Upper-class
- A liar
What is Gerald’s future like?
He has a rosy future ahead, handsome, wealthy, and likely to take over Crofts Limited.
What type of family does Gerald come from?
An old county family, making him a social superior to the Birlings.
How does Gerald feel about his work?
He is business-minded and committed, similar to Arthur Birling.
What theme does Gerald’s character illustrate?
The theme of Young and Old, showing that younger people can also be selfish and old-fashioned.
Fill in the blank: Gerald is described as ‘the easy ______ young man-about-town.’
well-bred
True or False: Gerald supports Arthur’s decision to sack Eva Smith.
True
How does Gerald’s character compare to Arthur Birling?
Gerald is like a younger version of Arthur Birling, used to being in control.
What does Gerald share with Mr Birling?
Jokes and agreement on politics and women.
Fill in the blank: Gerald works for ______ Limited.
Crofts
What is the relationship between ‘Crofts Limited’ and ‘Birling and Company’?
They are friendly rivals.
What does Gerald’s relaxed nature indicate about his character?
He is comfortable in his social and business environment.
What does Gerald’s language reveal about his feelings for his actions?
He doesn’t feel sorry for his actions
Gerald shows a lack of remorse throughout the play.
What is the first term Gerald uses that indicates his perspective on the Inspector?
‘hoax’
This indicates his eagerness to discredit the Inspector and clear everyone’s names.
What phrase does Gerald use to comfort Sheila at the end of the play?
‘Everything’s all right now, Sheila’
This suggests he hasn’t learned any lessons from the events.
How does Gerald treat Eva/Daisy in relation to her social status?
He treats her badly
Despite making her happy for a time, he kept her as a mistress and discarded her.
What does Gerald claim about Eva/Daisy’s feelings towards him?
She ‘didn’t blame me at all’
This may affect the audience’s initial perception of Gerald.
What kind of character is Gerald described as?
Complex
He is neither simply good nor bad, showcasing both positive and negative traits.
