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Concerned with reputation. Gerald understands how important the Birlings’ reputations are to them. He tells Mr Birling that he could never imagine a family like theirs being involved in any sort of scandal. Gerald seems to put a lot of effort into protecting his own reputation, status and interests.
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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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... read full [Essay Sample] for free.
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Gerald Croft is about thirty and is described as being, _‘an attractive chap’. _He has had a very affluent upbringing and is well known in the community. He is said to be, _‘well-bred’, _because his family are wealthy aristocrats. In the beginning, Gerald comes across as a charming and confident man. He jokes with Mr Birling and mocks Eric’s behavi...
Gerald is the son of Sir and Lady Croft. His father owns a lucrative business called Crofts Limited which is a big, well established company. His mother is described as coming from ‘an old country family – landed people’. It seems that his mother is disapproving of Gerald’s choice to marry someone of a lower social standing, hence her absence at th...
Gerald is the son of Aristocrat parents. His father is a prominent figure in the community, because of his business. Therefore, Gerald has been born into this social status. He doesn’t show signs of wanting to climb the social ladder for more prominence. He is comfortable with marrying a woman of a lower social ranking than himself.
In Act One, Gerald is one of the central figures, because of his proposal to Sheila Birling. He reassures Sheila that he loves her and has a good relationship with her father. At the end of Act Two, he tries to evade the Inspector’s probes with regards to his involvement with the victim. Eventually, in Act Two, he reveals that he Daisy Renton was h...
Nov 29, 2019 · For students studying An Inspector Calls for their exams, this blog offers insights and alternative interpretations into the character Gerald Croft.
Apr 27, 2011 · Should we believe Gerald in Act 2? Thoughts to stimulate and provoke. After reading pages 35-40 a lively debate often follows as we try to work out whether Gerald is a reliable witness or not.
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Nov 14, 2020 · The role/function of Gerlad’s character in the play. We have looked at the reasons why J.B. Priestley created the other characters and they purpose they serve in the play and the message that the politically active J.B. Priestley was trying to promote. In terms of Gerald. He represents the social hierarchy present within British society at ...
