Sheila

Question 1

How is Sheila described in the stage directions at the start of Act 1

Answer 1

‘pretty girl in her early twenties, very pleased with life and rather excited’

Question 2

Give 2 quotes that shows Sheila challenging Gerald at the start of the act

Answer 2

1. ‘Except for all last summer. when you never came near me’

2. ‘Thats what you say’

Question 3

Give a quote, from the start of act 1’, that shows Sheila challenging the customs of the period

Answer 3

‘I dont believe i will’ (get used to men spending time on their businesses’

Question 4

Give 2 quote that suggests that Sheila is sympathetic towards Eva, after hearing about her death

Answer 4

1. ‘Oh - how horrible!’

2. ‘I can’t help thinking about this girl’

Question 5

Give a quote that suggests that Sheila was not initially ready to accept responsibility

Answer 5

‘You talk as if we were responsible -‘ (to inspector)

Question 6

Give a quote, from act 1, that shows that Sheila thought that Birings actions were wrong and what does suggest about Sheilas nature

Answer 6

‘I think it was a mean thing to do. Perhaps that spoilt everything for her’

• this suggests that Sheila is more considerate of other people and isnt narcissistic like her father

Question 7

Give a quote, from act 1, that uses irony in regards to Eva getting a job at Milwards

Answer 7

• ‘She was lucky to get takenon at milwards’

Question 8

What did Sheila say as soon as she realised that she may have caused Eva to lose her job at Milwards?

Answer 8

‘What - What did this girl look like?’

• the hesitation and repetition suggests that she had come to realisation that she may have been the cause of Evas misfortune

Question 9

Give a quote, from act 1, that suggests that Sheila accepts the blame for Eva losing her job at milwards

Answer 9

‘it was my own fault’

Question 10

Give a quote + stage directions, from when Sheila explains the story of sacking Eva to the inspector

Answer 10

‘told him that this girl had been impertinent - and - and - (she almost breaks down, but just controls herself)’

Question 11

At the very end of act 1, what does Sheila say that suggests that she is aware of the inspectors omniscience and what technique is used here

Answer 11

‘you’ll see, you’ll see’

• repetition of see highlights omniscience of inspector