sheila Flashcards
what does Priestly use her for
1 to present his own views of social responsibility
acts like the inspectors assistant supporting his critisisms of other characters and his mouth piece when he is not on stage
2 offers hope for the future and used as an example of peoples changing attitudes to those less fortunate
recognises “they are not just cheap labour but people
what does she offer
hope for the future and she is an example of peoples changing attitudes to those less fortunate
how does she show sympathy to Eva and others in her position
“not just cheap labour but people”
how is she different to her parents
she accepts her actions impacted on Eva’s life
she understands the inspectors message we are all collectively responsible
what does her language reflect
her increasing maturity - begins play saying “mummy” and using lots of personal pronouns to highlight a selfish childlike attitude
As play progresses she says “mother” indicating her maturity but also loss of respect
How is S heila presented at the start
happy, carefree and responsibility free member of the upper classes
“pleased with life” tell us she is comfortable with the way her life currently is with her wealth and engagement
How does Sheila react to the news of eva’s death
“gives a half stifled sob and runs out” This tells us about the horror she feels verb runs shows her reacting as a member of the uuper class - refuses to face her actions
adverb half stiffled confirms she is trying to hide her emotions, the expectation of the upper class
when does Sheila show she accepts responsibilty
she promises “never never do it again” repetition of the word never emphasises her belief in her words and determination to follow them - shows regret and accepting her responsibility
when is Sheila’s change finalised
when she condems her parents actions towards Eva
It “fightens me the way you talkl” shows she is aware that her actions had consequences and is afraid for the poorer society as her parents are unwilling to change when they realise that Eva hasn’t committed suicide and may never have even existed.
what is Sheila’s message to her parents
reminds them of the inspectors words
“fire and blood and anguish” - imply with out change they will be judged and sent to hell - reference to ww11 which the audience is aware will happen soon
