Young vs. Old Gen

• " .... keep quiet. Leave this to us. " Act 3
• > Presents the divide between the older and younger generation and their views on society

  > A mocking and sarcastic remark of Sheila and Eric's guilt, showing his refusal to change and doing so is foolish

  " the famous younger generation who know it all " Act 3

• > Shows unreliability and poor judgement as post-war audience know both events ended badly

  > "Absolutely" showing his confidence

  "Unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable."/ "The Germans don't want war." Act 1

• > Tries to reason with Sheila to why Gerald would have Eva as her mistress

  > the adjective "Young" used to give naivety and accident prone

  " But you must understand that a lot of young men- " Act 2