Gerald Croft

• “ I did keep a girl last summer. I’ve admitted it “
• “ let me finish Eric, you’ve a lot to learn yet “
• “ I hate those hard eyed dough faced women “
• Gerald's motivations

  A mix of social status, family prestige, personal pride, relationship with Sheila, and fear of being exposed.
• Family prestige

  Gerald's desire to protect the Crofts' good name and avoid scandal that could tarnish their reputation.
• Fear of loss

  Gerald's fear of losing Sheila to someone else fuels his possessiveness.
• Sense of ownership

  Gerald views Sheila as his property, making him possessive and controlling.
• Isolation

  Gerald's possessiveness causes Sheila to become isolated from others.
• Loss of trust

  Steven's possessiveness leads to a breakdown in trust between him and Sheila.
• Gerald and Eva's encounter

  Gerald meets Eva when she applies for a job at Milwards, but denies her a chance, leading to her downfall.
• Lack of respect for Eva

  Gerald views Eva as beneath him, not as an equal, and treats her as a means to satisfy his own desires.
• Gerald tries to impress

  Gerald shows off his wealth and social connections to try and impress Mr. Birling.