Sheila Birling Flashcards
At the start of the play, what does Sheila call her mother to demonstrate her immaturity?
‘Mummy’
How does Sheila foreshadow the affair?
Except for all last summer, when you hardly came near me
What is the first case of Sheila demonstrating empathy and emotional intelligence?
Oh- How horrible!
How does Sheila foreshadow the family’s responsibility in a case of dramatic irony?
You talk as if we were responsible
What is the key quote about labour which demonstrates how Sheila thinks differently to the older generation of Birlings?
But these girls aren’t just cheap labour - They’re people
Sheila demonstrates regret immediately - Example, right now
But I felt rotten about it at the time and now I feel a lot worse
Sheila takes responsibility immediately too - Which quote, tell me now
No, not really. It was my own fault
When does Sheila demonstrate the idea of learning from your mistakes?
It’s the only time I’ve ever done anything like it and I’ll never, never do it again
When does Sheila directly take blame?
And I know I’m to blame - And I’m desperately sorry
