Gerald Flashcards

1
Q

Age

A

About 30

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Description

A

He is a man who is starting his 30’s with his recently engaged fiancé, Sheila Birling.

His father is Mr Birlings business rival

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Key Information

A

Upper Class
Engagement with Shiela will boost social status if the Birlings
Gerald had an affair with ES but broke it off as he had a “business trip”
He allowed ES to stay in an empty apartment, gave her money and for return had sex with her
Gerald was cheating for approx 3 months

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What happened once the inspector visited the home to Gerald ?

A

He was open and honest about his affair

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

I believe your right sir

A

Sucking up to Mr Birling by agreeing with whatever he says

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

I didn’t install her there to make love to her

A

Gerald explains how he first gave Eva a helping hand until it turned to physical love

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

We’re respectable citizens, not criminals

A

Gerald doesn’t take blame and thinks they’re not responsible

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Don’t say anything to the inspector

A

Gerald’s trying to hide info from IG, not knowing IG knows it all already, it could mean Gerald did not tell the entire story about him and ES in the play

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

We have no proof it was the same photograph and therefore no proof it was the same girl

A

Even though Gerald admits he was at fault slightly he still rather not take any blame

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly