Gerald

Question 1

Give 3 quotes that suggests that Gerald forgets everything he’s learnt after finding out that the inspector doesnt exist and explain what they show about Geralds character

Answer 1

1. ‘We’ve been had’
2. ‘Of course!’ (after Birling says ‘this makes all the difference’
3. ‘how do you know its the same girl?’

• Gerald seems to hold some views of the younger generation when hes interrogated, but switches to the mindset of the older generation afterwards. It could be that he follows the parents at the end, as they have stronger opinions/he is scared for his reputation