Gerald Croft Flashcards
(12 cards)
How is Gerald Croft described in the stage directions?
He is referred to as a ‘young man about town’.
What does Gerald refer to as the ‘suicide business’?
The term is used in relation to the circumstances surrounding Eva/Daisy’s death.
What is the significance of the term ‘Palace’ in relation to Gerald?
‘Palace’ is described as the ‘favourite haunt of women of the town’.
How does Sheila describe Gerald in Act 2?
She refers to him as a ‘hero’ and ‘wonderful Fairy Prince’.
What is Gerald’s opinion on certain women in Act 2?
‘I hate those hard-eyed dough-faced women’.
What does Gerald say about Eva’s situation?
‘She gave me nothing less than a cry for help’.
What does Gerald believe about his relationship with Eva?
‘I became at once the most important person in her life’.
What does Mrs. Birling say to Gerald in Act 3?
‘Gerald, you’ve argued this very cleverly, and I’m most grateful’.
What does the engagement ring symbolize in the play?
The ring represents the transactional nature of Gerald and Eva’s relationship.
It signifies the merging of two business families.
What critique does Priestley make about Gerald’s character?
Gerald embodies the complacency and entitlement of the aristocracy, resisting change to maintain the status quo.
How does Gerald’s relationship with Eva reflect power dynamics?
It is characterized by control and possession disguised as protection.
What does Priestley suggest about Gerald’s kindness?
His kindness is performative, rooted more in self-gratification than genuine altruism.
