Question

Which of the following best describes the audience feelings towards Gerald in Act 2?
The audience feels that Gerald has become more trustworthy as he has begun to tell the truth to the Inspector
His heartfelt confession redeems him in the eyes of the audience and sets him apart from Eric. The audience now forgive Gerald for his behaviour in Act 1
The audience feels that Gerald's confession is disingenuous and insincere - Gerald's confession that he helped Eva with no desire for anything in return is delivered in a duplicitous manner
Gerald's pity for Eva is a tactic used to try and trick the audience, and Sheila, into trusting Gerald again
The audience feels that Gerald has begun to achieve redemption in Act 2
The pity that he felt for Eva and his desire to help her and ask for nothing in return makes him seem like a selfless and chivalrous character who the audience can begin to respect more
The audience feels that Gerald is evasive and untrustworthy - his continous lies and betrayal of Sheila make him unreliable and deceitful
Despite his confession, Gerald is still presented to the audience as an unlikeable character

Answer 1

It seems like the best option would be: The audience feels that Gerald's confession is disingenuous and insincere - Gerald's confession that he helped Eva with no desire for anything in return is delivered in a duplicitous manner.