Sheila Flashcards
What does Sheila say when she is handed the engagement ring from Gerald?
“Look mummy isn’t it a beauty”
“Mummy” dependent capitalist at the beginning. Dependent socialist would imply that Priestley is mocking the viewpoint of capitalists.
“A beauty”
Shows that the idea of the ring is more important that the ring itself.
“Capitalist at start - materialistic
What does Sheila say she feels like wearing the engagement ring?
“Now I really feel engaged!”
Finds emotions tricky… (?)
How does Sheila react to her parents acting as if everything is fine after the inspector leaves?
“It frightens me the way you talk”
What does Sheila say when Gerald offers her the engagement ring back?
“No not yet. It’s too soon”
What does Sheila say when her parents claim the inspector was ‘not a real i inspector’?
“Well he inspected us alright”
What does Sheila say when her family tries to claim that they are just the same is before the inspector arrived?
“I suppose we’re all nice people now”
Quote highlighting Sheila’s naivety, natural concern for others and fear of the world.
“Oh how horrible! Was it an accident?”
Sheltered - women at the time thought to be “protected” from “pleasant and disturbing things” more so than men.
Simple sentences - reflect simple-mindedness.
Exclamation mark - shows genuine concern for the victim.
