Sheila Flashcards
Shows immaturity and implies she has been spoilt
“Go on, mummy” “Chump!”
Contrast to Eva Smith’s life because she was born into a different class and shows privilege because she is able to feel this way
“Pleased with life”
Jealousy - but for petty reason (not so severe)
“She was the right type for it, just as I was the wrong type”
Selfish - doesn’t think about how her actions could affect others
“I couldn’t be sorry for her”
Shows remorse at her actions, audience can separate who she is now from who she was in the past
[She almost breaks down]
Witty and quick on her feet
“You were the wonderful fairy prince”
Is the first to realise Eric’s involvement, shows intelligence and that she is taking in what the Inspector is saying, not dismissing it
“Mother - stop - stop!”
Imitates Inspector’s technique of using language against them + Shows she has become more confident and outspoken + Shows strong morals because she does not remain passive in conflict
“It’s you lot who are being childish” (as response to “Don’t be childish, Sheila”)
Asks questions like the Inspector does
“Did you go and see her every night?”
Shock technique used to surprise Eric - similar to how Inspector uses shock
“She told mother.”
blunt sentence
Superficial sympathy at start turns to real sympathy - asking questions shows she cares
“Oh - how horrible!” + “Did it make much difference to her?”
Doesn’t shy away from the truth when others do at the end
“Between us we drove that girl to commit suicide”
