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Gerald is Sheila's fiancé and the son of the wealthy businessman. Mr Croft. He is employed at his father's company which is called Crofts Limited. The Croft family business is in competition with, and also both bigger and older than, Birling & Co. Gerald’s parents are Sir George Croft and Lady Croft, who are socially superior to the Birlings.
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Jun 29, 2018 · At the beginning of the play, Gerald is introduced as a member of the upper class whose position in society is held by ‘old money’. He almost flirts with Mr. Birling at his engagement dinner, and when Birling puts forward the idea of lower wages and higher prices, in a private conversation with Gerald, Gerald applauded the idea, saying “Hear, hear!”.
Gerald's actions represent the self-serving nature of the upper class and their disregard for the consequences of their actions on those less fortunate. He exemplifies the hypocrisy and moral bankruptcy that Priestley critiques. 2. Unpacking Gerald's Motivations: Understanding Gerald's motivations requires considering his background and ...
Social Responsibility. Social responsibility is the most obvious theme in ‘An Inspector Calls’. The Inspector goes to the Birlings’ to encourage them to be accountable for their actions, and to take responsibility for others. Many people in society are vulnerable or mistreated through no fault of their own, just like Eva Smith.
Eva is portrayed by Priestley as a victim of the capitalist attitudes held by the upper classes. It is important to understand why Priestley presents Eva as a victim throughout the play. Eva is a working class woman and suffers because of it. She was fired for asking for a living wage, which is a reasonable request.
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Gerald shows signs of remorse, but whether it's genuine and deep-seated remains ambiguous, leaving the audience to form their own conclusions. The revelation of Gerald's affair with Daisy Renton, a young working-class woman, serves as a pivotal turning point in the play. It's not simply an extramarital affair; it's a calculated act of ...
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Jun 24, 2024 · Gerald Croft is a significant character in J.B. Priestley’s play “An Inspector Calls.”. Written in 1945, the play is set in 1912 and is a powerful social commentary on the interconnectedness of society and the responsibilities individuals have towards each other. Gerald, engaged to Sheila Birling, is portrayed as a charming and affluent ...
