Gerald

• Who is Gerald Croft in An Inspector Calls?

  A morally questionable character
• How does Gerald Croft compare to other characters like Mr. Burling and Sheila?

  His crimes are more subtle
• What is Gerald's background and social status?

  He comes from a wealthy, influential family
• What business does Gerald's family own?

  Crofts Limited, a textile business
• Who are Gerald's parents?

  Sir George Croft and Lady Croft
• Why is Gerald's engagement to Sheila Burling considered ideal?

  It unites both families socially and financially
• How does Mr. Burling view Gerald's engagement?

  As a strategic alliance
• How does Gerald perceive his social status compared to the Burlings?

  He is aware of his superiority
• How does Gerald's demeanor affect the audience's perception of him?

  He appears likable and charming at first
• What does Sheila say about Gerald after their engagement is broken?

  She respects him in an odd way
• What does Gerald admit to during the inspector's questioning?

  He had an affair with Eva Smith
• How does Gerald justify his affair with Eva Smith?

  He claims it was common for men then
• What does Gerald's treatment of Eva during their affair reveal?

  It shows his manipulative nature
• How does Gerald describe his first meeting with Eva?

  He portrays her as young and charming
• What does Gerald's language about Eva suggest about his view of women?

  He objectifies her, likening her to meat
• How does Gerald's relationship with Eva differ from her feelings for him?

  His feelings are transactional, hers are emotional
• What does Gerald's use of a separate room imply about his intentions?

  He likely planned to keep women there
• How does Gerald react to the inspector's questioning?

  He tries to manipulate the situation
• What does Gerald say about his feelings for Eva?

  He didn't feel the same way she did
• How does Gerald's attitude change after the inspector leaves?

  He becomes more focused on damage control
• What does Gerald suggest about the inspector's identity?

  He questions whether the inspector is real
• How does Gerald manipulate Mr. Burling during the inspector's questioning?

  He uses Mr. Burling's bluntness to distract
• What does Gerald's final proposal to Sheila imply?

  He wants to return to normalcy
• How does Gerald's character reflect capitalist values?

  He prioritizes reputation and profit over ethics
• What does Gerald believe about respectability and crime?

  He thinks respectability comes from wealth
• How does Gerald's behavior contrast with the younger generation's views?

  He resists change and clings to tradition
• What does Priestly suggest about men like Gerald during wartime?

  They exploit others while avoiding consequences
• What is the audience's perception of Gerald by the end of the play?

  He appears less offensive than others
• What does the play suggest about the consequences of Gerald's actions?

  They highlight the dangers of capitalism
• How does Gerald's manipulation affect the other characters?

  It leads them to overlook his faults
• What is the significance of Gerald's character in the play?

  He embodies the hypocrisy of the upper class
• What does Gerald's character reveal about societal norms of the time?

  It shows the normalization of infidelity
• How does Gerald's relationship with Eva reflect societal power dynamics?

  He exploits her vulnerability due to class
• What does Gerald's final actions suggest about his character development?

  He remains unchanged and self-serving