Gerald

Question 1

How is Gerald described in the stage directions, at the start of act 1

Answer 1

‘easy well-bred young-man-about-town’

Question 2

Give 3 examples of Gerald agreeing to Birling and what could this indicate?

Answer 2

1. ‘You couldnt have done anything else’
2. ‘I should say so’ (after Birling says that you must come down sharply on people, before they start asking for the earth)
3. ‘i think you were (quite justified)’ - to Birling

• This could indicate that perhaps Gerald agrees with Birling on most things as he could be classed as being in the older generation

Question 3

Give a quote that suggests that Gerald knew who Eva Smith was as soon as her other name, daisy, was mentioned

Answer 3

‘(startled) What?’

Question 4

What quote, from act 1, suggests that Gerald also does not want to take responsibility for Evas suicide?

Answer 4

‘I dont come into this suicide business’

Question 5

What quote, from act 1, suggests that Gerald wants to keep his involvement with Evas death a secret

Answer 5

‘dont say anything to the inspector’ (to Sheila)