Gerald’s Quotes

• • attempts to take blame off himself
  • If what he says is true Daisy/Eva is portrayed as a noble victim. In reality. He treated Eva as his mistress who can be discarded when suited due to her social class.
  • thinks that there would’ve been little repercussions/ consequences of his actions.


  “She didn’t blame me at all.”
• • shows that he had genuine feelings for Daisy
  • Despite his inability to accept responsibility.


  “ Because I was sorry for her.”
• • Gerald abuses Eva’s vulnerability and lack of knowledge
  • focused on superficial aspects e.g. beauty
  • Directly contrasts Sheila - Gerald is traditionally patriarchal he is looking for a girl reliant on him.


  “She was young and pretty … and intensely grateful.”
• • Attempts to be chivalrous
  • Shows how Gerald is always trying to get himself out of things no matter what he says.”

  “ I wasn’t telling you a complete lie.”
• • this quote shows that men were raised to be protectors
  • Daisy’s need for someone to look after her appealed to Gerald’s masculinity.
  • Feeling needed and appreciated would have been good for his ego
  • she needed him, more than Sheila did.

  “Nearly any man would have”
• • shows a power imbalance in the relationship
  • Gerald is the only one that can benefit in this relationship, Eva has nothing else to give but herself.

  “ I became one of the most important people in her life”