Gerald Flashcards
1
Q
How is Gerald described ?
A
As an attractive chap
2
Q
How old is Gerald ?
A
About thirty
3
Q
Why is Mr Birling pleased about Sheila and Gerald’s engagement?
A
Because Gerald’s family are upper class business owners
4
Q
At the start of the play what does Gerald come across as ?
A
Confident and charming
5
Q
Who does Gerald have an affair with ?
A
Eva smith
6
Q
Why does Gerald let himself down in the last act ?
A
By trying to get the family out of trouble
7
Q
Does Gerald learn from his mistakes ?
A
No
8
Q
Why does Gerald avoid talking about Eva ?
A
Because the had an affair
9
Q
How did Gerald gain his respect back from Sheila and the audience ?
A
By being honest about his affair
10
Q
“Didn’t ask for anything in return” - what does this say about Gerald ??
A
He argues that his actions were selfless
