Gerald - Key Quotations Flashcards
‘sounds a bit _____ to me’
fishy
Despite being older than Eric and Sheila and thus slightly more inclined to the older generations, he still changes to accept some responsbility showing how even very ingrained members of the aristocracy or upper classes can revert to more socialistic ideals.
‘____-bred’
well
Gerald is upper class, so his superiority is implied and Mr Birling adapts his speech with him to strengthen ties.
‘_____ of the town’
women
euphemism
He wants to mask his true feelings but admits to understanding societal views on women like Eva and his knowledge hints at his promiscuity and true desire.
‘Sorry - I - well, I’ve ________ realised - taken it in _________ - that she’s dead-‘
suddenly, properly
His overt reaction to the grief of Eva shows the genuine emotion felt by the younger generation who are more malleable to socialist and compassionate ideas.
‘she was - very _______ - _____ it’
gallant, about
His hesitation indicates that he perhaps genuinely loved or admired her and mourns her death.
‘nothing ____ than a ___ for help’
less, cry
He views himself as a saviour of Eva, protecting her from other men, when in reality he is a slave to his Id, the innate sexual desires provoked by Eva’s appearance
‘very ______’
pretty
Most defining feature, from Gerald’s point of view, is her appearance, which could show that his kind-hearted nature is perhaps only done to gratify his lustful desires.
‘I ____ her. Lets _____ it at that’
knew, leave.
Gerald refuses to elaborate on his affair with Eva but his provoked reaction shows he has a deeper connection with Eva that could ruin his image.
‘for ___’s sake, don’t say ________ to the Inspector’
God, anything
Despite revealing it to Sheila, he doesn’t want the Inspector to know of his acts, showing his initial fear of responsibility and degrading the image he has.
‘____ her take some _____’
made, money
Despite housing Eva, he implies he was almost using her and not out of philanthropy he uses her for his desires.
