Gerald Croft: Key Quotations and Analysis - An Inspector Calls Worksheet

This worksheet contains 16 key quotations from Gerald Croft’s character in An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley.

Each quotation is paired with a brief explanation to help students understand its significance in the play. The explanations provide scaffolding to aid students in analysing Gerald’s character, his actions, and how Priestley uses him to explore themes like responsibility, class, and morality.

Space is provided in the table for students to note down additional comments and annotations. Students are encouraged to use these quotations as evidence when answering exam-style questions or writing essays about Gerald Croft. The explanations offer insights into his complex character and will help students link his actions and attitudes to broader social issues presented in the play.