Gerald

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Gerald is inevitably careful and correct about what he says.
Mrs Birling’s admiration of Gerald’s cleverness is echoed at the end of the play.
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There are many parallels like this in the play’s construction, which link in with Priestley’s ideas on timing.
Gerald echoes Mr Birling’s concern to protect Sheila from anything ‘unpleasant’ – patronizing – view of women
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Euphemism is also used in the play when characters refer to taboo subjects, so when Mr Birling talks of Eva becoming a prostitute he talks of her going ‘on the street’ and Gerald refers to ‘women of the town
Gerald and Sheila use irony in their interchange when he says “You’re going to be a great help” and “I’m glad I amuse you”. The irony highlights for us the tension between the two of them.
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Gerald uses imagery of a rescue mission when describing his role in Daisy Renton’s death. He does this to lessen his guilt and try and justify his behaviour.
Gerald’s offering Sheila the engagement ring echoes the same event from the start of the play.
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Gerald’s offering Sheila the engagement ring echoes the same event from the start of the play.
Gerald’s offering Sheila the engagement ring echoes the same event from the start of the play.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

There are many parallels like this in the play’s construction, which link in with Priestley’s ideas on timing.

Back

Gerald echoes Mr Birling’s concern to protect Sheila from anything ‘unpleasant’ – patronizing – view of women

Card 3

Front

Euphemism is also used in the play when characters refer to taboo subjects, so when Mr Birling talks of Eva becoming a prostitute he talks of her going ‘on the street’ and Gerald refers to ‘women of the town

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Gerald uses imagery of a rescue mission when describing his role in Daisy Renton’s death. He does this to lessen his guilt and try and justify his behaviour.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Gerald’s offering Sheila the engagement ring echoes the same event from the start of the play.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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