Gerald Croft Quotes And Meaning Flashcards
1
Q
Praises The Birling family. Also dramatic Irony.
A
“You seem to be a nice well-behaved family”
2
Q
He “didn’t” know a girl but he did at the same time.
A
“I’ve never known an Eva Smith”
3
Q
Ironic as technically they killed Eva smith.
A
“We’re respectful citezen and not criminals.”
4
Q
He lied. But doesn’t want to take responsibillity
A
“All right. I knew her. let’s leave it at that”
5
Q
What does Gerald Croft represent?
A
Priestley uses the character of Gerald to represent the individualism of the upper-class. He disillusions (disappoints) the audience, who hopes that by the end of the play he would change his capitalist and selfish attitudes, as he fails to do so.
