sheila birling Flashcards
What does the term ‘Disenfranchised’ refer to?
No vote
It indicates a lack of voting rights or political power.
What does ‘Compassionate’ imply in a social context?
Demands social justice
It suggests a focus on empathy and the need for fairness in society.
What is the significance of the term ‘Redemption’?
Remorseful
It often relates to a desire for forgiveness or atonement.
How does Sheila’s language reflect her societal position?
Short simplistic language
It shows how society silences her and perceives her as inferior.
What critique does Sheila represent regarding women’s political agency?
Limited political agency
Despite her social status, she remains oppressed and marginalized.
What does the term ‘mummy’ connote in Sheila’s perspective?
An infantilizing perspective
It illustrates how her class has sheltered her from harsh realities.
What does ‘Objectification’ refer to in the context of Sheila?
Mesmerization by ‘beauty’
It indicates how society perceives and values her based on appearance.
How are Sheila and Eva described in terms of societal perception?
Both are described as ‘pretty’
This shows that despite their class differences, they face similar oppressive views.
What does Sheila’s receptiveness concerning women challenge?
Entrenched views on society, particularly connotations of ‘girls’: Innocent, weak.
How does Sheila’s vocabulary shift in relation to her father’s capitalist views?
She begins to understand her father’s exploitative capitalism.
What realization does Sheila have about the upper class?
The upper class preys on the disadvantaged.
What fuels Sheila’s disgust with capitalists?
The dehumanizing and unscrupulous behavior of capitalists.
How does the Inspector influence Sheila’s perspective?
Frees her from her oppressive privileged existence and exposes her to the human cost of excessive capitalism.
What does Sheila embrace after her transformation?
A humanistic outlook, valuing individuals over profit.
What role does Sheila play in the introduction of socialist beliefs?
She catalyzes a positive change within herself.
What is the significance of Sheila’s metamorphosis under the Inspector’s influence?
She quickly understands the importance of humanistic values.
Fill in the blank: Sheila begins to shed her former perspective and embraces a _______.
Humanistic outlook.
True or False: Sheila’s character development illustrates a rejection of capitalist ideals.
True.
What does Sheila liberate herself from?
Middle-class etiquette.
How does Sheila’s laugh contribute to the portrayal of her parents?
It suggests she finds them delusional.
What does the symbol of ‘rope’ signify in relation to Sheila’s understanding?
Interconnected responsibilities of society.
Fill in the blank: Sheila understands through the Inspector’s symbolic gesture of the ‘rope’ that she and her family bear a _______ to protect those who suffer.
moral duty.
What does the phrase ‘millions and millions’ refer to in the context of Sheila’s realization?
The suffering of many people.
True or False: The ‘rope’ symbolizes individual isolation from societal responsibilities.
False.
