How does Priestley use Gerald Croft’s status to show his ideas about society?
Write about:
● How the Birling family react to Gerald Croft
● How Priestley presents Gerald Croft

J.B. Priestley uses the character of Gerald Croft in his play “An Inspector Calls” to represent a particular segment of society and to convey his ideas about social class, privilege, and morality. Gerald’s status as a member of the upper-class elite is used by Priestley to critique the flaws and contradictions of the aristocracy, and to shed light on the unequal and often hypocritical nature of society.