Sheila Birling Flashcards
Give a word that suggests Sheila is immature for her age.
“Mummy.”
What Sheila quote foreshadows Gerald’s affair?
“Except for all last summer, when you never came near me,”
What Sheila quote foreshadows Eric’s drinking problem?
“You’re squiffy.”
Give an example of a quote that demonstrates Sheila’s materialistic nature.
“Oh- it’s wonderful! Look- Mummy- isn’t it a beauty?”
Finish the quote. “It’s just that…”
“I can’t help thinking about this girl-“
Give an example of a quote that shows Sheila is able to empathise.
“I think it was a mean thing to do. Perhaps that spoilt everything for her.”
Finish the quote. “But these girls aren’t cheap labour-“
“They’re people.”
Give an example of a quote that shows Sheila taking responsibility.
“No, not really. It was my own fault.”
Suggest a quote that shows Sheila being prejudice and dehumanizing towards the working class.
“If she’d been some miserable plain little creature, I don’t suppose I’d have done it.”
Finish the quote. “It’s the only time I’ve ever done anything like that…”
“And I’ll never, never do it again to anyone.”
