Gerald Croft Flashcards
Character summary of Gerald Croft
Son of wealthy businessman (Mr Croft of Crofts Limited in competition w Birling & Co.). Constantly agreeing w Mr B in beginning. Manipulative
Context of Gerald Croft
In 1912 British society, only route to wealth of woman would be to marry into it (forbidden from opening bank account & therefore had no money to their name)
Key quotes of Gerald Croft
“Well-bred young man-about-town” - attractive, fashionable socialite (foreshadows unfaithful nature)
“Too manly to be dandy” - content/confident in own masculinity
“Where did you get the idea that i did know her?” - defensive, I omniscient
Interactions w ES create semantic field of business/finance - “in return” “business” - percieves relationship as transactions, much like his marriage
