Gerald Croft

• "There isn't an inspector, we've been had"


  expressing unwillingness to accept responsibility like the older generation
• "I hate these hard-eyed dough-faced women"


  the fact he faced no backlash for this comment shows how society has normalised judging young women for their looks
• What is Gerald like at the start?

  Tries to conceal his involvement with eva

  outlook on life similar to Mr Birlings

  most complex character as he bridges the old/young divide
• What is Gerald like at the end?

  shows remorse when involvement is clear

  thinks in the clearest way about the identity of the inspector