Understanding Gerald in "An Inspector Calls
In "An Inspector Calls," Gerald is portrayed as an irresponsible character who takes advantage of his social status. His affair with Daisy Renton reveals his lack of moral responsibility and misuse of power. Through quotes and evidence from the text, it becomes evident that Gerald represents the upper class's exploitation of the less fortunate in society. This analysis provides insights into Gerald's character and his role in highlighting social injustices.
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An Inspector Calls: Gerald Date: Weekly revision quiz Write down AT LEAST FIVE quotes for Gerald and some explanation as to what it shows you about him as a character: 1. X 2. X 3. X 4. X 5. X Peer assess out of 10. Call your scores out to the teacher. After half-term you will be tested on Mrs Birling AND Eric use the week off to ensure you know 5 quotes plus knowledge for both! Be ready for those mock exams
An Inspector Calls: Assessment preparation In the next lesson you will complete your second Y11 English Literature key indicator assessment. You will continue to complete a key indicator every two weeks through Y11 to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the final exams. You will be given an essay title on Gerald and 45 minutes to write your response. Today you will spend the lesson revising Gerald. Your weekly revision task (Gerald) will be closely linked to this week s key indicator so there can t be any excuses for not being ready for the assessment.
An Inspector Calls: Assessment preparation To succeed in English Literature you must know the characters well and show your understanding of them. Your question tomorrow will be on Gerald. Complete the mindmap on Gerald, using quotes from the script and explanations to show your understanding.
An Inspector Calls: Essay writing skills Priestley presents Gerald as an irresponsible character who believes his affair with Daisy Renton was inevitable after he arranged for her to stay in his friend s flat. The fact Gerald maintains that he didn t install her there so that I could make love to her suggests a complete lack of any sense of responsibility for his actions despite having to admit his affair in front of Sheila. Indeed, Gerald uses the adjective inevitable to deflect the blame from himself, as if he had no choice but to have an affair with her. Priestley uses Gerald to illustrate to the audience how those within the upper class often use their position of power to take advantage of those less fortunate in society. Gerald could have just helped Daisy Renton, but he instead allowed the relationship to become sexual despite being in a relationship with Sheila. Now the exemplar paragraph opposite. What does it do well? Analyse how it follows the below criteria - make a claim about the character - provide evidence (quotes or reference to what they say/do) from the text try to embed quotes - explain what the evidence shows you about the character this suggests/implies... - analyse language - sometimes make links to the essay title and/or the context of the play
Success criteria: Literature Paper 2A, Modern Text Success criteria: Literature Paper 2A, Modern Text A. Show sustained focus on the task by using key word repeatedly B. Plan response to cover key quotes from the character/theme C. Use the suggests formula to explore the meaning and effect of language D. Show clear understanding of the wider plot by including specific detail from throughout the story E. Explore HOW the writer communicates key messages e.g. Priestley uses the character of Birling to show / Priestley uses the word/noun nonsense to emphasise F. Make SOME links to the context in which the writer was writing e.g. Priestley used the character of Sheila to show the audience that the middle class could G. Include personal opinion about the content and try to evaluate the character or theme e.g. I feel that Eric s behaviour could suggest he .
An Inspector Calls: Gerald Date: Plenary Individual reflection: is Gerald as much to blame as the other characters for Daisy Renton s death? Aspire: To evaluate and make your own comments on key events, characters and themes in AIC All: To understand the key events, characters and themes in AIC
An Inspector Calls: Key Indicator Plan Explore how Priestley presents the character of Gerald. Examine: what Gerald says and does in the play; how Priestley presents him by the ways he writes. 30 marks for content; 4 marks for SPAG Plan you need 4-5 claims with evidence from the play: - Claim 1 about Gerald e.g. He was born into money and enjoys the advantages wealth has brought him the easy well-bred young-man-about-town - Claim 2 - Claim 3 - Claim 4 - Claim 5 Individual work no talking
An Inspector Calls: Key Indicator exam conditions In 45 minutes you should be able to write around 2 sides of A4. Some candidates manage 1 sides, some manage 3+ sides. Plan for around 4-5 detailed paragraphs. Within each paragraph you should try to: - make a claim about the character - provide evidence (quotes or reference to what they say/do) from the text - explain what the evidence shows you about the character - analyse language - make links to the essay title and sometimes the context of the play Explore how Priestley presents the character of Gerald. Examine: what Gerald says and does in the play; how Priestley presents him by the ways he writes. 30 marks for content; 4 marks for SPAG Overall essay structure: - Brief introduction (2-3 sentences) e.g. Gerald is the wealthy son of Lord and Lady Croft, a young man born into good fortune and someone who is presented as having every advantage in life. Priestley presents Gerald as . - Around 4-5 detailed paragraphs on Gerald focus on the key words of the question - Your overall opinion of Gerald respond to the question
