Gerald Croft

“very pretty”

Objectification of women

Affair was “inevitable”

Women exploited for selfish reasons

Sheila had an “exciting and tiring day”

Uses gender stereotypes to silence women

His proposal meant a “tremendous lot”

Social status was vital

Birling “looks forward” to working with him

Capitalist greed

“hear, hear!”

competitiveness of capitalism causes destruction

Gerald’s mum thinks he could’ve done “better for yourself socially”

Class difference was significant

Says they’re “respectable citizens”

Abuse of power by upper classes