Sheila Birling

Question 1

What quote shows that Sheila was quite childish at first?:

Answer 1

“It’s wonderful! Look- Mummy- isn’t it a beauty?” -P5

Question 2

Which quote shows that Sheila felt horrible for Eva’s death even before she knew she was involved?

Answer 2

“How horrible!”-P17

Question 3

Which quotes shows that Sheila is honest with Inspector Goole?

Answer 3

“He’s been steadily drinking too much for the last two years” -P32 and “No not really, it was my own fault.” -P25

Question 4

How did Sheila try to warn Sybil that Inspector already knows?

Answer 4

“No he’s giving us the rope - so that we’ll hang ourselves.” -P33 and

Question 5

Sheila idea 1

Answer 5

Early in the play Priestley makes it apparent Sheila is immature and has an easy life

Question 6

Sheila idea 2

Answer 6

When the inspector arrives Priestley demonstrates Sheila’s gradual change

Question 7

Quote where Sheila accepts responsibility immediately?

Answer 7

“I Started it”

Question 8

Sheila Idea 3

Answer 8

After the inspector leaves, Priestley contrasts Sheila with her parents to reveal how much she has learned and her commitment to make a permanent change.