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What is Gerald described as in terms of appearance and character?
What is Gerald described as in terms of appearance and character?
An attractive chap about thirty, rather too manly to be dandy but very much the easy well-bred man about town.
Gerald shows his feelings openly about his troubles.
Gerald shows his feelings openly about his troubles.
False
What does Gerald reveal about his past relationship with a girl?
What does Gerald reveal about his past relationship with a girl?
I did keep a girl last summer. I've admitted it.
What does Gerald suggest regarding the inspector?
What does Gerald suggest regarding the inspector?
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Gerald is aware of the true nature of Sheila's family.
Gerald is aware of the true nature of Sheila's family.
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What does Gerald hold up to Sheila as a sign of reconciliation?
What does Gerald hold up to Sheila as a sign of reconciliation?
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What does Gerald express about lower-class women?
What does Gerald express about lower-class women?
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Who is Mr. Gerald Croft's father?
Who is Mr. Gerald Croft's father?
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How does Sheila express her feelings about the girl mentioned in her quotes?
How does Sheila express her feelings about the girl mentioned in her quotes?
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What social view does Sheila express regarding working girls?
What social view does Sheila express regarding working girls?
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Mrs. Birling accepts full responsibility for her actions.
Mrs. Birling accepts full responsibility for her actions.
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What critique does Mrs. Birling make about her husband's behavior?
What critique does Mrs. Birling make about her husband's behavior?
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What does Mrs. Birling imply about her class status?
What does Mrs. Birling imply about her class status?
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Study Notes
Character Analysis: Gerald
- Gerald is described as an attractive, rather dandy man in his fifties.
- The narrator believes Gerald is rather more upset about business matters than he lets on.
- Gerald is suspected of concealing his feelings about matters and being genuinely saddened.
- He is considered a respectable citizen but not a criminal.
Character Analysis: Sheila
- Sheila is a pretty girl in her early twenties described as very pleased with life.
- The narrator is happy about the effect she has made.
- Sheila is a young woman who is associated with the lower class.
- Sheila is also described as having a good and genuine nature.
Character Analysis: Others
- The narrator is upset with the rates raised for the business.
- Another character is described as a hard-eyed, dough-faced woman.
- An inspector is mentioned, related to the characters.
- A character is described as the kind of son-in-law who was always wanted.
- Other characters are mentioned in passing remarks about social class and social responsibility.
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Description
This quiz explores the character analysis of Gerald and Sheila, along with other notable characters from J.B. Priestley's play 'An Inspector Calls'. Delve into the complexities of their personalities and their societal roles within the narrative. Test your knowledge on how these characters interact and reflect the themes of class and morality in the play.
