gerald croft Flashcards
quotes that show geralds responsibility
where did you get the idea that i did know her
sorry - i - well, ive suddenly realised - taken it in properly - that shes dead
leave after a strike // said something about the shop too
where did you get the idea that i did know her analysis
defensive tone towards the inspectors questions. this allows Gerald to gage how much the inspector knows and therefore adapt his story to be consistent with the inspectors knowledge
sorry - i - well, ive suddenly realised - taken it in properly - that shes dead analysis
geralds delayed reaction is diluted with hyphens as this stammered and staggered speech reveals the overwhelming sadness he feels
priestly reveals the internal conflict within Gerald between is natural emotion and his attempt to supress any emotion as he has to remain masculine is a patriarchal society
quotes that show Gerald as a likeable appearance
rather too manly to be dandy
easy well bred young man about town
rather too manly to be dandy analysis
suggesting that he is very much content and confident in his own masculinity
easy well bred young man about town analysis
indicating his secure status in society and the ease with which he navigates his world
quotes that show geralds desire and lust
she was pretty soft brown hair and big dark eyes (breaks off)
she was pretty soft brown hair and big dark eyes (breaks off) analysis
priestlys use of aposiopesis (breaking off during speech) come directly after describing evas beauty. therefore revealing that Gerald only felt attractive to eva physically as he feels the greatest grief when remembering her physical beauty
