Gerald Flashcards
1
Q
‘Sir George and er - Lady Croft’ - Mr. B
Act 1
A
Shows that Gerald is upper class and that sheila is lucky to be ‘marrying upwards’, which is supported by her parents
2
Q
Defeated by Sheila, relaises his mistakes but is not willing to accept responsibility
A
‘He does not reply, but looks at her’
‘Yes. We can keep it from him.’
‘He looks crushed’
3
Q
Views sheila as childish, and doesn’t want her to find out what he’s done
A
‘Shes had a long, exciting and tiring day’
‘Why should you? It’s bound to be unpleasant and disturbing.’
4
Q
Exaggerates bad situations to make himself seem better and heroic
A
‘Obscene fat carcass of his’
‘nothing less than a cry for help’
‘She hadn’t a penny’
5
Q
Still cares about Eva/daisy
A
‘Did she?’
‘By herself?’
‘How do you know that?’
