Gerald Croft

Start with character

The mind maps on this page offer several ways into Gerald Croft. Start with a Gerald Croft map that has branches on appearance and personality. It describes him as an attractive man of about thirty and considers how he sides with the adults. Use those branches to organize a first set of observations about him.

Another map with the same title introduces Gerald as Sheila Birling's upper-class fiancé and looks at his outlook and involvement with Eva. Compare its branches with the first map to see how a resource can move from an introduction to his actions.

Explore relationships and interpretations

A further Gerald Croft mind map looks at his relationship with the Inspector, his involvement with Eva or Daisy, and his reactions to others. Another considers him as a bridge between generations. These maps give school students different ways to organize their study of the character.

The resources also offer interpretations to compare. One map considers sympathy and affection as motivations for Gerald's actions, while another discusses his attempts to conceal his involvement. Read the branches alongside each other and note which aspects of the character each one emphasizes.

Review with flashcards

The Gerald Croft flashcard deck includes stage directions and quotations. After reading a mind map, use the cards to recall details, then return to the map to place them under the relevant branches. A deck titled Gerald Croft Quotes is also listed, as is a note created from a mind map.

Use the unit connection

This topic is one section of the An Inspector Calls unit in Literature. The character maps and cards offer a way to organize study within that unit, and teachers can use the listed material when planning character work. Pick a map and a deck to use together.