Gerald

• Act 1 - quote 1

  • "I believe you're right, sir"
  • Gerald trying to ingratiate himself with MB
  • aligns with the capitalist values to win his approval
• Act 1 - quote 2

  • "You couldn't have done anything else"
  • Supports decision to fire Eva reflects lack of social responsibility
• Act 2 - quote 1

  • " I broke it off definitely before I went"
  • attempts to absolve himself of guilt by emphasizing he ended the relationship
  • reluctance to take full responsibility
• Act 2 - quote 2

  • "I didn't install her there so I could make love to her"
  • justifying - saying his initial intenitons were to "help" Eva
• Act 3 - quote 1

  • " We've been had"
  • focuses on the idea the family has been tricked
  • unwilling to engage with the moral lessons of the evening
• Act 3 - quote 2

  • "But how do you know it's the same girl?"
  • reflects his desire to avoid responsibility by undermining the Inspectors narrative