sheila

Question 1

describe sheila’s character

Answer 1

begins as an immature privileged girl and after listening to the inspector matured and shows resentment towards lack of responsibility her parents feel

Question 2

sheila quote one

Answer 2

(who has put the ring on admiringly) i think it’s perfect. now i really feel engaged

Question 3

sheila quote one annotations

Answer 3

ring- significant because it’s a sign of accomplishment.

admiringly- adverb. signifies the joy she places in objects.

really- adverb. implies the engagement was incomplete without a ring. highlights obsession with objects.

Question 4

sheila quote two

Answer 4

but these girls aren’t cheap labour- they’re people

Question 5

sheila quote two annotations

Answer 5

but- connective used to interrupt her father. contrasts the beginning of the play. she is finding her voice

girls- she views women as individuals with feelings rather than a group. contrasts Mrs B

people- noun. emotion and feeling. begins to understand value of human lives. rejects her fathers beliefs.

Question 6

sheila quote three

Answer 6

i must think

Question 7

quote three annotations

Answer 7

must- modal verb. sheila is re-evaluating her actions and behaviour. she is reconsidering her relationship with gerald because of everything it stands for.

think- verb. intelligence and independence. highlights change- thinking for herself instead of blindly following father.

Question 8

sheila A03

Answer 8

Q1- sheila is presented as obedient and conventional. typical woman of the time

Q2- pressies highlights how change is nececary in british society

Q3- made sheila stand out from women being objectified in a marriage