Shiela - Relationship with Eric

Question 1

“(Severely) Now - what’s the joke?”

Answer 1

• Shows they have a typical sibling relationship with bickering over little things
• “Now” is an imperative, it shows that she is demanding towards him, takes advantage of being the older child and acts as tho she is superior to him

Question 2

“You told her. Why, you little sneak!”

Answer 2

• Said by Eric
• “You” is said in a way that suggests he is shocked that it was Shiela, he expected loyalty and protection from his sister
• Insulting Shiela, further shows the typical sibling relationship

Question 3

“(Frightened) Eric, don’t - don’t -“

Answer 3

• The pauses show that Shiela is at a loss for words, not used to Eric acting in this way
• She wants to help him but is scared to say anything, doesn’t want to anger him.