Answer: Gerrard proposes that his lifestyle was mysterious as he did not meet many people and did not have any visitors. He proposed to explain the reason for his mysteriousness.
If I Were You Introduction. This play is about a playwright named Gerrard. How he escapes being killed by an intruder who wants to steal his identity and live peacefully. Gerrard fools the intruder, confines him in a cupboard and finally, hands him over to the sergeant.
Answer: The intruder chooses Gerrard because he feels that they are similar to each other. As he has committed a murder, he plans to steal Gerrard’s identity and live peacefully.
The intruder says that he is glad to find Gerrard happy to see him. He adds that Gerrard won’t remain happy when he comes to know of his intentions. The intruder asks Gerrard to raise his hands.
The intruder replied that in return for killing Gerrard, he would get freedom. As he had committed a murder, he was hunted by the police and was hiding like a rat. Upon stealing the identity of Vincent Charles Gerrard, he would live a life of freedom. He could go to places, eat and sleep without the fear of being caught by the police.
Gerrard requested the intruder to believe his words and accompany him in his car. He added that the intruder could help him escape and if he felt that Gerrard’s words were false, he could kill him with his gun.
Secondly, by Gerrard when he reveals his false identity to the intruder.#N#ii) The intruder’s surprise is his intention of killing Gerrard. Gerrard’s surprise is his false identity.