Sheila Quotes Inspector Calls. Flashcards
Act 1- ‘Sheila is a pretty girl in her early twenties, very pleased with life and very excited’
What does this tell us about Sheila?
Sheila lives a easy and comfortable life not knowing about the cruelty of society.
Act 1- When Sheila gets her ring she says ‘Mummy - isnt a beauty?”
What does this show about Sheila?
She calls her mum “Mummy” indicating even in her early twenties. She still is very immature and childish.
Act 1- “(who has put her ring on, admiringly) I think its perfect now I really feel engaged”
What does this show about Sheila?
This indicates to us that Sheila is materialistic
Act 1 - When Sheila finds out a girl has died in the infirmary “Oh- how horrible”
What does this show about Sheila?
This shows that Sheila still feels empathy unlike the people of the older generation like Mr and Mrs Birling.
Act 1- “But these girls arent cheap labour”
What does this indicate about Sheila.
Sheila feels empathy for the lower class which contrasts to the older generation.
Act 2- “Impertinent is such a silly word”
What does this show about Sheila.
This shows that Sheila is developing as a character as she used to say it
Act 2- “You musn’t try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl”
What does Priestley try to portray here?
Priestley tries to tell the audience to treat others with equal respect.
Act 1 - “(miserably) so im really responsible”
What does this show about Sheila?
This shows that Sheila feels guilt and regret.
Act 2- “And probably between us we killed her”
What does this show about Sheila?
This shows that Sheila accepts responsibility and is changing.
Act 3- “I behaved badly too. I know i did”
What does this show about Sheila?
Shows Sheila feels responsible contrasting to the Older generation.
Act 3-“This point is, you dont seem to have learnt anything”
What does this show about Sheila?
This emphasises Sheila’s change now that she is arguing against the older generation and feels responsible.
Act 3 - “But that wont bring Eva Smith back to life, will it?”
What does this show about Sheila?
Shows she feels responsible and has changed.
Act 3- “It frightens me the way you talk”
What does this show about Sheila?
It shows she has changed and shows how much hope Priestley feels to the younger generation.
