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Jun 24, 2024 · Gerald Croft is a complex character whose actions and attitudes provide a critical lens through which J.B. Priestley examines the social issues of his time. Through Gerald, Priestley exposes the moral failings of the upper class and calls for a more just and empathetic society.
Gerald is portrayed by Priestley as being conscious of the cruelty of the upper-classes, yet he shows no desire to change society and thereby compromise the privilege that he commands. It is important to understand why Priestley presents Gerald in this aware, yet conformist, state.
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Mar 5, 2021 · Gerald Croft Quotes. This article has some of the key quotes for Gerald Croft from the play, ‘An Inspector Calls’ along with explanation and analysis of these quotes. These quotes can be used in exam answers.
Jun 29, 2018 · How is Gerald presented in An Inspector Calls? To start the essay, the character of Gerald Croft is extremely significant, as he is the only perpetrator not to be a part of the Birling household.
Gerald seems to put a lot of effort into protecting his own reputation, status and interests. For example, pretending not to know Eva/Daisy as he knows his affair would spoil his reputation. This is the opposite of Sheila, who uses the opportunity to learn from her mistakes and changes herself.
Nov 29, 2019 · For students studying An Inspector Calls for their exams, this blog offers insights and alternative interpretations into the character Gerald Croft.
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Gerald offers a contrast to the combative attitudes of Arthur and Sybil Birling in regards to Inspector Goole’s questioning.