Sheila Birling Key Quotes Flashcards
1
Q
“…aren’t cheap labour…”
A
“But these girls aren’t cheap labour- they’re people.”
2
Q
“She was a very pretty girl…
A
“She was a very pretty girl…that didn’t make it any better.”
3
Q
“If I could
A
“If I could help her now I would”
Shows difference between older and younger generations, some easier to change than others - older in this novel shown to be more close minded and selfish
4
Q
“Why - You fool - he knows…”
A
“Why - You fool - he knows. Of course he knows. And I hate to think how much he knows that we don’t know yet. You’ll see. You’ll see”
Inspector has made a massive impact on Shelia birling
5
Q
“No…
A
“No, he’s giving us the rope so that we can hang ourselves”
6
Q
“(Bitterly)I suppose..
A
“(Bitterly)I suppose.. we are all nice people now”
