In J.B. Priestley’s play “An Inspector Calls,” Gerald Croft is presented as a wealthy and charming young man who is engaged to Sheila Birling. However, as the play progresses, we see that Gerald has a complicated relationship with women.

Gerald’s relationship with Sheila

Gerald and Sheila seem to have a happy and loving relationship at the start of the play. Gerald is eager to win Sheila over because they are engaged to be married.