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Priestley portrays Gerald as stuck at a moral crossroads; he can either fight against the class system or continue to use it to his advantage. Despite Gerald’s actions, he is presented by Priestley as possessing a conscious and a moral compass (despite failing to follow this).
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Not only is Gerald incapable of any moral growth, he doesn't want to grow, anyway. It's notable that he, more than any other character in the play, is determined to unmask the inspector as a fake.
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!”.
Despite Gerald's actions, he is presented by Priestley as possessing a conscious and a moral compass (despite failing to follow this). Aware of the upper-class' immorality2 He condemns the actions of "alderman Meggarty" who is a "notorious womaniser", and he perceives himself as a knight in shining armour who saves Eva, the damsel in distress.
Jun 25, 2024 · 2. Key Quotes Analysis. Act 1: “I was Gerald Croft – and you’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble.”. Analysis of Gerald’s relationship with Mr. Birling and his independence. “I’m rather more – upset – by this business than I probably appear to be.”.
Despite Gerald's actions, he is presented by Priestley as possessing a conscious and a moral compass Give an example that shows that Gerald has a moral compass: He condemns the actions of "alderman Meggarty" who is a "notorious womaniser", and he perceives himself as a knight in shining armour who saves Eva, the damsel in distress.
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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 ...
