To what extent can Gerald Croft be held responsible for for the death of Eva Smith ?

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To what extent can Gerald Croft be held responsible for for the death of Eva Smith ?

Although Gerald Croft is one of those that are deemed responsible for the death of Eva Smith, my personal opinion is that he doesn't need to contribute as much response as the other members of the Birling Family - but at the same time, I think that he feels as guilty as the others. I think this because at the end of the interogation, he says,

" In that case - as I'm rather more - upset - by the business than I probably appear to be - and - well, I'd like to be alone for a while - and I'd be glad if you let me go. "

Gerald Croft is the husband to be to Shelia, but in this play we only ever see him as her fiancee. He was born into and raised in the same rich environment Shelia was - and has a very similar backgrounds in the respect that they both have well aclaimed parents that are in the same line of business. The Birling family have welcomed Gerald into the family with open arms and he is very comfortable, but quiet around them. He is very well mannered towards all the Birlings.

He was at the Birling household at the night of the 'inspectors call' - he had just finished the dinner and finished proposing marriage to Shelia. The night was meant to be a joyous occasion for the family - but things didn't work out their way...
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After the inspector had gone through the circumstances with Mr Birling and Shelia - he mentioned the name Daisy Renton, in response to this name - Gerald's face gave away the fact that he knew the girl, and the inspector knew full well that Gerald knew and recognised the name by saying,

" As soon as I mentioned the name Daisy Renton, it was obvious you'd known her. You gave yourself away at one "

From the sentence - all eyes focused on the conversation between Gerald and the Inspector !

At first, Gerald ...

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