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Gerald
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- 1How does Priestley use Gerald?To reveal the flaws of the upper classes
- 2What does Gerald represent?Aristocracy
- 3What does aristocracy mean?the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices.
- 4First quote about Gerald?'easy well-bred young man-about-town'
- 5The rule of three used in 'easy, well-bred, young' is used to establish what?He's in a privileged, elite class used to a life of leisure
- 6Use of 'young' shows what?HIs attitude towards life is immature and thoughtless
- 7Use of 'man-about-town' shows what?He is a fashionable socialite
- 8Use of 'man-about-town' implies what?Implies experience in the ways of the world
Implies vanity in that he prioritises himself (his appearance and his sexual needs) - 9When does he prioritise his sexual needs?When he used Eva Smith to satisfy his needs before discarding her when their relationship was no longer convenient in Act 2
- 10Why did Gerald marry Sheila?Gerald has business focused reasons for marriage.
- 11How is Gerald to Sheila?Deceitful
Prioritises business over love - 12Description of Eva Smith's 'big dark eyes' reveals what?An attitude of objectification of her
- 13For a moment, Priestley encourages the audience to what?Sympathise with Gerald
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- GCSE English Literature (An Inspector Calls) Karteikarten am Gerald, erstellt von Angela De Leon am 06/08/2021.
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