Gerald Croft Flashcards
Gerald Croft quote 1
“an attractive chap…too manly to be a dandy… well-bred man about town”-
conforms to the masculine architype in the Edwardian era but hints at his flirtatious nature with women.
Gerald Croft quote 2
“The girl saw me looking at her and then gave me a glance that was nothing less than a cry for help.”
This quote highlights Gerald’s tendency to speak on behalf of Daisy, interpreting her actions as if he fully understands her intentions. It shows how he perceives himself as the one in control or as the person who “rescues” her, portraying her as vulnerable and needing his help. It also reflects a level of patronization, as he assumes to know her emotions without truly understanding her perspective.
Gerald Quote 3
“We met again – not accidentally this time of course.”
Here, Gerald admits that their second meeting were not by chance, suggesting a deliberate, purposeful connection. The phrase ‘of course’ suggest he thinks this is a normal act for men during his time and his dismissal of any way this might hurt Sheila demonstrating his lack of care for her feelings.
Gerald croft quote 4
“Then, don’t you see, there’s still no proof it was really the same girl”
Gerald is an insightful individual to come to this realisation however he does not fully understand the consequences and cannot take responsibility to his actions of exploiting Daisy and betraying Sheila
Gerald Croft quote 5
“Even then, that may have been all nonsense,”
reveals his reluctance to accept responsibility and echoes Mr Birling’s earlier use of the word “nonsense.” This repetition shows that Gerald is influenced by Mr Birling’s dismissive mindset, choosing to downplay the Inspector’s message. Rather than learning from the evening’s events, Gerald clings to denial, highlighting his lack of true character development.
