Gerald Croft Flashcards
insist on being one of the family now’
This shows how Gerald wants to be one of the family. This could explain why he has the same views as the 2 older members of the family (Mr and Mrs Birling).
‘You seem to have a nice well-behaved family’
Like the other members of the family with upper class views, he has to critique everything and this is shown in him using the word ‘seem’. It makes you feel like he thinks he has the most power and is above everyone else.
‘You couldn’t have done anything else’
He is supporting Mr Birling, again trying to get onto his good side so they get closer and he can join the family. This also reflects Gerald’s upper class views, which are the same as Mr Birlings
‘We’re respectable citizens and not criminals’
Like Mrs Birling, he is not taking responsibility, even before he has found out what actually happened. This shows us that he also doesn’t care about anyone else accept them self.
‘Had some affection for her and made her happy for a time’
The inspector isn’t too harsh at him and realises he did try to help, although he still did play a part in killing herself. Later on the inspector does get more annoyed which is obvious as he starts coming down a bit harder on Gerald
She was young and pretty and warm-hearted’
‘Soft brown hair and big dark eyes’
This shows us Gerald’s opinion of her and that he adored her. This could have been why he cared for he so much. Although it could change the audiences opinion of him as he obviously fell for her and loved her, he didn’t seem to shook to find out she was dead
Claims that Daisy) ‘Didn’t blame me at all’
This shows that he did not take responsibility for what he has done and tries to prove that he is innocent
‘I wasn’t telling you a complete lie’
Again, doesn’t want to admit that he had been lying and instead tries to cover it, he isn’t facing responsibility for what he has done and this shows this upper class view again.
I’ve admitted it. And i’m sorry, Sheila’
This makes it seem like he is starting to come to terms with what happened and accepting responsibility because he knows that the consequences will only be worse.
