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An Inspector Calls: Characters - Why is Gerald NOT the main villain of the story?

Suitable for students studying the AQA, Eduqas and OCR exam specifications. Mr Gerald Croft – The Basics Lord and Lady Croft’s son Recently engaged to Sheila Had an affair with Eva Smith/Daisy Renton He is also from aristocracy and, as the eldest son, will eventually become Lord Croft. Gerald is slightly higher up the social ladder than the Birlings. Big Idea – Sexism Gerald only helps Daisy initially because she looks pretty and innocent. “She looked young and fresh and charming and altogether out of place down there” - (Gerald, Act 2) Key Quotes “You seem to be a nice, well-behaved family…” (Gerald, Act 1) “I’ve suddenly realized—taken it in properly—that she’s dead…” (Gerald, Act 2) Sheila: You were the wonderful fairy prince. You must have adored it, Gerald. Gerald: all right – I did for a time. Nearly any man would have done. (Gerald, Act 2) “Everything’s all right now, Sheila. (Holds up the ring.) What about this ring?” (Gerald, Act 3) Key Term: Confirmation bias Confirmation bias is when you are more likely to believe something that already fits with your pre-existing world view. “I met a police sergeant I know […] he swore there wasn’t any Inspector Goole or anybody like him on the force here.” (Gerald, Act 3).