Words To Describe Gerald

Question 1

Affluent

Answer 1

He comes from a great deal of money + wealth. Part of the Aristocracy

Question 2

Prejudiced

Answer 2

Having/showing a dislike/distrust that is derived from prejudice Gerald is prejudice against the lower class

Question 3

Privileged

Answer 3

Has special rights + advantages

Gerald is very privileged due to his high role in society + therefore is treated with a lot more respect from Mr Birling

Question 4

Immoral

Answer 4

Gerald is immoral in the way that he behaves after finding out that the inspector doesn’t exist + takes in very capitalist ideas like Mr/Mrs Birling

Question 5

Self-righteous

Answer 5

Since Gerald is from a better + richer family he is presented as a self-righteous man

Question 6

Chivalrous

Answer 6

Mr Birling describes Gerald as a chivalrous man as he calls him a ‘well bred hound man about town’ and ‘attractive chap in his early 20s’

Question 7

Lecherous

Answer 7

Means: having or showing excessive/offensive sexual desire

Gerald is lecherous in the way that he approaches Eva and uses her