Gerald Flashcards
You were…
We’ve been…
right
had
Shows that Gerald is more concerned about the situation being a hoax
Does not want to learn a lesson from it
We’ve - collects him and Birlings together as if nothing happened
As Gerald says - …
I believe you…
we've been had (Mr Birling) are right, sir Integrated into the family Even Mr Birling agrees - unusual as Gerald is younger gen. and Birling has disregard for it Because both wanted same outcome - hoax Same views - odd, part of younger gen.,
Hear, hear! And I think my father…
would agree to that
His loyalties and interests aligned with Birling’s
Most likely because of his father and his class
“lower costs and higher prices”
You couldn’t really have…
done anything else
In response to Birling’s justification of firing Eva
Shows he shares same capitalist views
Quite similar
I think Miss Birling…
…she’s had a…
ought to be excused
long day
Disguising his self protection through ‘caring’ for Sheila
Seems caring but doesn’t want Sheila discovering details
Easier to repair relationship - engagement won’t be called off
Public don’t wander
I knew…
Let’s leave…
For God’s sake - …
her it at that don't say anything Secretive Vague - has something to hide Adamant and possibly desperate to avoid situation People esp. upper class did not use "God" in such a way - something serious Emotional toll
(distressed)
Sorry - I - well, I’ve suddenly realised…
- taken it in properly - that she’s dead
Fragmentation of sentences shows he is genuinely troubled - has an impact
Sincerity and sadness
I want you to understand…
that I didn’t install her there so I could make love to her
Did not have immoral objectives, making the audience feel as if what he did was not as bad
I was…
She was desperately…
sorry for her
hard up
Evokes sense of sympathy so infidelity does not seem as bad
Light in which he is portrayed in is not as bad as initial discovery
Even though loyalties and views are aligned with Birling, his heart lies with Sheila and Eric which is shown through his sympathy
(cutting in)
Overpowering
Because he is upper class
Wants to exert power
Does not care it is over someone older than him
Knows he can as Mr Birling relies on Gerald to elevate social standing
