Gerald Flashcards
1
Q
“IDKAGLS. IAI. AISS”
A
“i did keep a girl last summer. ive admitted to it. and im sorry Sheila”
- 3 part list suggests he thinks all is over and done with and they should move on
- more concerned that his affair was discovered than his betrayal to Sheila
- his confession is overlooked by Birling parents, showing their desire for profit
2
Q
“TWNEYCHD”
A
“there was nothing else you could have done”
- reveals some desperation to remain on Birling’s good side
- blinded by his status that he believes everything they do is not wrong
- shows arrogance and narrow-mindedness that he doesnt know how the working class suffer
3
Q
“WRC, NC”
A
“We’re respectable citizens, not criminals.”
- upper class could often pay off their crimes in the Edwardian Era
- dramatic irony as they all collectively ended up committing a moral crime
- very corrupt society
- respected because he is upper class
4
Q
“IDFFHASFFM”
A
“I didn’t feel for her as she felt for me.”
- he highlights the divide between him and Eva’s class
- shows how gerald took advantage of Eva but still shows her little care
- he only helped eva to get something in return and to feel good about himself
5
Q
“AR. IKH. LLIAT”
A
“All right. I knew her. Let’s leave it at that.”
- realises where the conversation is headed and makes an effort to change it before he gets in trouble
- wants to forget about it
- doesnt want to take blame
- attempt to avoid conflict
