Gerald Quotes [analysis] Flashcards
“she was young and pretty and warm-hearted”
he knows Eva in a positive light, unlike Sheila and her parents
- he knows her feelings and emotions
“i became the most important person in her life”
shows audience how vulnerable, penurious and lonely Eva was
- believes Eva is dependent on him and highlights her powerlessness
“Alright. I knew her. Let’s leave it at that.”
alright’- informal phrasing, showing his connection with Eva- lower class
- short sentences- abrupt and aggressive: showing he has secrets to hide
“Daisy knew it was coming to an end”
he claimed the end was about needing to go on a business trip but we know the real reason was that his friend was returning from Canada
“Alright. I knew her. Let’s leave it at that.”
alright’- informal phrasing, showing his connection with Eva- lower class
- short sentences- abrupt and aggressive: showing he has secrets to hide
