CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Gerrard, the protagonist of “If I Were You” is portrayed as a man of many virtues. He is endowed with a brilliant wit, a sharp mind, smart thinking, and a sense of humour. All these qualities, combined with a cool temperament enable him to handle even a life-threatening situation very successfully and easily.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gerrard is the main character of the story ‘If I were you’. He appears to be a director or actor of plays. In the story, we learn that he is a quiet man and keeps to himself. He doesn’t mingle much with people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans: Gerrard’s profession is that of a playwright. There are number of instances that reflect this but some of them are as follows: This is all very melodramatic, not very original, perhaps, but…” • Finally, a sympathetic audience!”

Detailed explanation-4: -The intruder is a villainous scoundrel, a confirmed criminal who makes intriguing plans to dodge the police. He has evil intentions and crafty plans to achieve his aims. Cold-blooded and cruel as he is, he does not hesitate from murdering innocent people for his selfish gains.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gerrard is associated with the theatre. He writes, acts and provides props for plays. He is a refined and a cultured man, who keeps his cool even in the most difficult situations. The sight of an intruder doesn’t ruffle him and he talks to him very courteously and pleasantly.