Gerald

Question 2

How is Gerald polite as his first impression (act1)

Answer 2

“ (politely) absolutely first-class.”
- s.d - him being careful on finding the right thing to say
- hyperbole - flattery

Question 3

How is his relationship with Sheila tense (act1)

Answer 3

“And I’ve told you - I was awfully busy at the works all that time.”
- dash - doesn’t know what to say / hesitant
- hyperbole / deceptive tone - trying to hide something

Question 4

How is Gerald thoughtful (act1)

Answer 4

“(Quietly) I hope I can make you as happy as you deserve to be.”
- s.d. - sincere
- repetition of personal pronouns - means a lot to him / genuine

Question 5

How is Gerald only thinking of himself (act1)

Answer 5

“I hadn’t set eyes on the girl for at least six months. I don’t come into this suicide business.”
- dismissive tone - distances himself from her to not seem guilty
- euphemism - makes out Eva’s death to not be important

Question 6

How does Gerald show he is aristocratic / upper class (act1)

Answer 6

Birling: “ if you don’t come down sharply on these people, they’d soon be asking for the earth.”
Gerald: “I should say so!”
- eupahmism - looking down on lower class
- metaphor - they need to know their place
- exclamatory short sentence - Agrees with birling, no sympathy for lower class, prejudiced

Question 7

How does Gerald accuse Sheila during his interrogation

Answer 7

“You’ve been put through it - and now you want to see somebody else put through it.”
- bitter tone - assumes Sheila is being cruel and unpleasant
- repetition - the situation is bad enough as it is and Sheila makes it worse

Question 8

How does Gerald show compassion to Eva during his interrogation

Answer 8

“(Distressed) Sorry - well, I’ve suddenly realised - taken it in properly- that she’s dead-“
- S.D - finding it hard to take In
- dashes - speech becomes fragmented - genuine upset/ sadness / shock

Question 9

How is Gerald chivalrous toward Eva during his interrogation

Answer 9

“Had wedged her into that corner with that obscene fat carcass of his.”
- animal imagery - disgusting
- hyperbole - she was trapped/ had no escape

Question 10

How has Gerald learnt nothing (act3)

Answer 10

“Everything’s alright now ,Sheila.( holds up ring. ) What about this ring?”
- question - attempts to carry on as if nothing happened
- s.d. / prop - everything is normal again