gerald

Question 1

gerald engagement ring

Answer 1

he chooses it himself which makes him look caring and thoughtful.
or it shows how he’s in control
“is it the one you wanted me to have?” - Sheila act 1

Question 2

gerald’s aposiopesis

Answer 2

“[breaks off] My God!” when describing her beauty.
he only became sad about her death when remembering her beauty. he’s shallow.

Question 3

gerald euphemism

Answer 3

“women of the town” to disguise his use of prostitutes

Question 4

gerald’s view on eva at first

Answer 4

“young and fresh” - sexual view from the very beginning: a possession

Question 5

gerald vs other characters

Answer 5

not as impressionable as sheila and eric
but he does accept responsibility
he tries to forget his actions

Question 6

gerald controversy

Answer 6

he is content to lie about his affair as “awfully busy” over the summer

as soon as sheila finds out, he admits it. so does he have morals or does he only care when he sees potential consequences?