Capitalism vs Socialism/Sheila

Question 1

“Pretty?”

Answer 1

Here, it can be inferred that Sheila’s grief was greater due to Eva being pretty. This demonstrates Sheila’s​ warped view ​of the world, as the value of someone’s life depends on their outward beauty

Question 2

“But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people”

Answer 2

Priestley demonstrates Sheila’s instantaneous recognition of the Inspector’s message, as she objects to her father’s dehumanising and capitalist approach​ to business.

Question 3

“impertinent is such a silly word”

Answer 3

Sheila, later on in the play, has developed in maturity and rejects​ her mother’s use of the formal adjective “​impertinent​” to criticise Eva as “​such a silly word​”.