gerald croft gender roles

Question 1

Hint: Gerald judges unattractive women harshly.

Answer 1

“I hate those hard-eyed dough-faced women.”Objectification

Question 2

Hint: He praises Eva for being grateful and pretty.

Answer 2

“She was young and pretty and warm-hearted – and intensely grateful.” Triadic listing

Question 3

Hint: He defends his initial intentions with Eva.

Answer 3

“I didn’t install her there so that I could make love to her.”

Question 4

Hint: Gerald describes his emotional significance to Eva.

Answer 4

“I became at once the most important person in her life.” Arrogance

Question 5

Hint: He wishes Eva had blamed him.

Answer 5

“She didn’t blame me at all. I wish to God she had now.” Regret

Question 6

Hint: Gerald hides his feelings behind a calm exterior.

Answer 6

“I’m rather more – upset – by this business than I probably appear to be.” Hesitation

Question 7

Hint: He tries to restore his engagement to Sheila.

Answer 7

“Everything’s all right now Sheila. What about this ring?” Symbolism

Question 8

Hint: He admits he didn’t feel strongly for Eva.

Answer 8

“I didn’t feel about her as she felt about me.” Unequal affection