Sheila Flashcards
1
Q
“but these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people
A
- from Act 1
- even though she was self centred in the beginning, she has always been a caring character
- reveals her sensitive nature and compassion
- first of her challenging her parents views
2
Q
“i know im to blame - and im desperately sorry”
A
- reveals her guilt
- first to admit to the Eva Smith situation
- first to acknowledge her own wrongs
- continues to display remorse for her action
3
Q
“look - mummy - isnt it a beauty?”
A
- childish language shows immaturity and naive nature
- previous verbal engagement meant little but now materialistic means something
- rich woman doesnt marry for love but for financial security
4
Q
“in fact, in some odd way, I rather respect you more than I’ve ever done before”
A
- handing back ring is symbolic of her gaining maturity
- conversion to socialism fro capitalism
- audience admire her forgiveness and maturity
- she will go on to be a better person without gerald
5
Q
“Mother, I think that was cruel and vile”
A
- animosity Sheila feels for her mother
- undeveloped sentence shows that Sybils actions speak for themselves
- switch from “mummy” to “mother” - maturity, loss of relationship, feels distant
