Priestley does this to be able to develop Sheila later in the play, into a more socially responsible person
"But those girls aren't cheap labour - they're people"
Presents Sheila as a construct to show that young people can change
Priestley demonstrates Sheila's instantaneous recognition of the Inspector's message, as she objects to her father's dehumanising and capitalist approach to business.
Empathetic tone
"You see, Gerald, you haven't to know the rest of our crimes and idiocies."
Demonstrates development of Sheila's character
Petulant, immature young girl to an assertive mature young woman
Represents her acknowledgment of the corruption in the UC
