Sheila Birling Flashcards
Who is Sheila Birling?
Sheila Birling is a character in J.B. Priestley’s play ‘An Inspector Calls’.
What is Sheila’s relationship to the Birling family?
Sheila is the daughter of Arthur and Sybil Birling.
True or False: Sheila is engaged to Gerald Croft.
True
What significant event occurs at the beginning of the play?
Sheila and Gerald are celebrating their engagement.
Fill in the blank: Sheila initially feels _____ about the Inspector’s visit.
uneasy
How does Sheila’s character change throughout the play?
She becomes more self-aware and socially conscious.
What does Sheila reveal about her role in Eva Smith’s life?
She had Eva Smith fired from her job at Milward’s due to jealousy.
Multiple Choice: What does Sheila’s character represent in the play? A) Traditional values B) Social responsibility C) Capitalism
B) Social responsibility
What emotion does Sheila express when she learns about Eva’s death?
She feels guilt and remorse.
True or False: Sheila supports her parents’ views on social class.
False
What does Sheila say to her mother about being selfish?
She accuses her mother of being cold and unsympathetic.
Fill in the blank: Sheila’s character can be described as _____ and _____ at the start of the play.
naive, privileged
How does Sheila react to the Inspector’s questioning?
She becomes defensive but eventually admits her mistakes.
What does Sheila’s character symbolize?
The potential for change in the younger generation.
Multiple Choice: What does Sheila ask her father to do? A) Fire the Inspector B) Listen to the Inspector C) Ignore the Inspector
B) Listen to the Inspector
What does Sheila say about the impact of her actions?
She acknowledges that her actions had serious consequences for Eva Smith.
True or False: Sheila believes that everyone is responsible for each other.
True
Fill in the blank: By the end of the play, Sheila advocates for _____ and _____.
social justice, accountability
What does Sheila’s final attitude towards her family’s actions indicate?
She rejects their denial and embraces a more ethical perspective.
What is the significance of Sheila’s change in attitude?
It highlights the theme of social responsibility and the need for change.
How does Sheila contrast with her mother, Sybil Birling?
Sheila is more empathetic and open to change, while Sybil is rigid and traditional.
Multiple Choice: Which character does Sheila feel most guilty about? A) Gerald B) Eva Smith C) The Inspector
B) Eva Smith
What lesson does Sheila learn by the end of the play?
She learns the importance of acknowledging her responsibilities to others.
True or False: Sheila is the first character to recognize the Inspector’s significance.
True
Fill in the blank: Sheila’s development represents the _____ of the younger generation.
awakening
What does Sheila’s character suggest about the future?
It suggests hope for a more socially aware and responsible society.
