ᥲᥒ ιᥒsρᥱᥴtor ᥴᥲᥣᥣs - gᥱrᥲᥣd ᥲᥒd shᥱιᥣᥲ Flashcards
What is the analysis for the quote “Gerald: (startled) What?”
The stage direction verb and the short, rhetorical question suggests an argument between Gerald and Sheila.
The stage direction verb and the short, rhetorical question suggests an argument between Gerald and Sheila.
“Gerald: (startled) What?”
What is the analysis for the quote “Gerald: (pulling himself together) D’you mind if I give myself a drink, Sheila?”
The stage direction alludes to Gerald having to hide information, implying a lack of trust in the relationship between him and Sheila. The question propounds this as it demonstrates Gerald maintaining the conventional façade of an Edwardian gentleman.
The stage direction alludes to Gerald having to hide information, implying a lack of trust in the relationship between him and Sheila. The question propounds this as it demonstrates Gerald maintaining the conventional façade of an Edwardian gentleman.
“Gerald: (pulling himself together) D’you mind if I give myself a drink, Sheila?”
Which other quote does “Gerald: (pulling himself together) D’you mind if I give myself a drink, Sheila?” link to?
“Gerald: (trying to smile)”
Which other quote does “Gerald: (trying to smile)” link to?
“Gerald: (pulling himself together) D’you mind if I give myself a drink, Sheila?”
What is the analysis for the quote “Gerald: (trying to smile)”
The stage direction highlights Gerald’s deceit as it depicts him forcing himself to act in a natural way.
The stage direction highlights Gerald’s deceit as it depicts him forcing himself to act in a natural way.
“Gerald: (trying to smile)”
What is the analysis of the quote “then goes out with Eric”, and who is it talking about?
Gerald and Sheila are being left alone on stage, which increases the tension between them. The quote is talking about the Inspector leaving with Eric.
Gerald and Sheila are being left alone on stage, which increases the tension between them. The quote is talking about the Inspector leaving with Eric.
“then goes out with Eric”
What is the analysis for the quote “Oh, don’t be stupid”
The short sentence paired with the adjective ‘stupid’ illustrate the increasing frustration and maturity of Sheila. Her character development creates tension as she progresses from a conventionally passive Edwardian woman to independent and contemptuous towards Gerald.
The short sentence paired with the adjective ‘stupid’ illustrate the increasing frustration and maturity of Sheila. Her character development creates tension as she progresses from a conventionally passive Edwardian woman to independent and contemptuous towards Gerald.
“Oh, don’t be stupid”
What is the analysis for the quote “All right. I knew her. Let’s leave it at that.”
The triplet of short sentences portray Gerald’s attempt to silence Sheila, increasing the tension further.
The triplet of short sentences portray Gerald’s attempt to silence Sheila, increasing the tension further.
“All right. I knew her. Let’s leave it at that.”
What is the analysis for the quote “so - for god’s sake - don’t say anything to the inspector”
The exclamation “for god’s sake” would be blasphemous in the view of a contemporary audience. It demonstrates Gerald’s desperation and lack of respect for Sheila.
The exclamation “for god’s sake” would be blasphemous in the view of a contemporary audience. It demonstrates Gerald’s desperation and lack of respect for Sheila.
“so - for god’s sake - don’t say anything to the inspector”
What is the analysis for the quote “Gerald: (approaching her) Now listen, darling”
It’s open to dramatic interpretation - he could be trying to coerce Sheila, or he could be aggressive in an attempt to regain his power over her.
It’s open to dramatic interpretation - he could be trying to coerce Sheila, or he could be aggressive in an attempt to regain his power over her.
“Gerald: (approaching her) Now listen, darling”
What is the analysis for the quote “he does not reply” and what does it link to?
This illustrates a shift in the balance of power between Gerald and Sheila - Sheila uses many interrogative, rhetorical questions and can be likened to the role of the Inspector. This links to the quote “I hadn’t set eyes on the girl for at least six months, I don’t come into this suicide business”.
This illustrates a shift in the balance of power between Gerald and Sheila - Sheila uses many interrogative, rhetorical questions and can be likened to the role of the Inspector. This links to the quote “I hadn’t set eyes on the girl for at least six months, I don’t come into this suicide business”.
“he does not reply”
What is the analysis for the quote “I hadn’t set eyes on the girl for at least six months, I don’t come into this suicide business” and what does it link to?
The article used to describe Eva disrespectfully objectifies her, not unlike how Mr Birling did. Further exploring this, “suicide business” can be connected to Mr Birling’s euphemistic “this unpleasant business”, likening Gerald to the role of Mr Birling himself. Additionally, Gerald diminishes the nature of Eva’s death and attempts to exonerate himself from blame, just as Mr Birling did. This links to the quote “he does not reply”.
The article used to describe Eva disrespectfully objectifies her, not unlike how Mr Birling did. Further exploring this, “suicide business” can be connected to Mr Birling’s euphemistic “this unpleasant business”, likening Gerald to the role of Mr Birling himself. Additionally, Gerald diminishes the nature of Eva’s death and attempts to exonerate himself from blame, just as Mr Birling did. This links to the quote “he does not reply”.
“I hadn’t set eyes on the girl for at least six months, I don’t come into this suicide business”
What is the analysis for the quote “She looks at him almost in triumph. He looks crushed.”
The juxtaposition between the abstract noun ‘triumph’ and the verb ‘crushed’ finally and explicitly demonstrates the conflict between Gerald and Sheila.
The juxtaposition between the abstract noun ‘triumph’ and the verb ‘crushed’ finally and explicitly demonstrates the conflict between Gerald and Sheila.
“She looks at him almost in triumph. He looks crushed.”
What is the analysis for the quote “we can keep it from him.”
The audaciously used collective pronoun reveals Gerald’s plan to involve Sheila when attempting to conceal his actions from the inspector.
The audaciously used collective pronoun reveals Gerald’s plan to involve Sheila when attempting to conceal his actions from the inspector.
“we can keep it from him.”
___ begrudgingly ___ to ___ that he had a ___ with the, apparently ___, Daisy Renton. He ___ to ___ with Sheila to keep it a ___ from the ___. Maturing from her earlier ___, Sheila ___ more ___ with Gerald and does ___ agree to his ___ demands.
Gerald begrudgingly confesses to Sheila that he had a relationship with the, apparently deceased, Daisy Renton. He aims to collude with Sheila to keep it a secret from the Inspector. Maturing from her earlier naivety, Sheila becomes more assertive with Gerald and does not agree to his selfish demands.
What are three words to describe Gerald?
Conniving, manipulative and audacious
What are three words to describe Sheila after her growth?
Emotionally mature, poised, forceful
