Sheila

Created by

James Caine

Cards (22)

How old is the girl described in the study material?
In her early 20s
How is the girl's demeanor described?
Half serious, half playful
What terms does the girl use to refer to her parents?
“Daddy,” “Mummy,” “Dad,” “Mother”
What does the girl express about her feelings tonight?
She has been very happy
What does the girl imply when she says, "You talk as if we’re responsible"? 
She suggests that they are not responsible for the situation
What does the girl say about the girls mentioned in the study material?
They are not cheap labour; they are people
How does the girl react when hearing about Eva?
She was furious with her
How does the girl describe Eva's appearance?
She was a very pretty girl who looked as if she could take care of herself
What does the girl ask Gerald about the ring?
Is it the one you wanted me to have?
What does the girl express when she says, "I’m desperately sorry"?
She feels regretful
How does the girl describe Gerald's state when she says, "You’re squiffy"?
He is inebriated
What does the girl mean when she tells Eric, "Don’t be an ass"?
She is telling him not to be foolish
What does the girl imply when she says, "Nothing could be worse for me"?
She feels that the current situation is very bad
What does the girl ask her mother when she says, "Mother, do stop before it’s too late"?
She is urging her mother to reconsider her actions
How does the girl assert her maturity when she says, "I’m not a child"?
She is asserting her independence and maturity
What does the girl think about her mother's treatment of Eva when she says, "Mother, I think it was cruel"?
She believes her mother was unkind to Eva
What does the girl mean when she says, "It’s what we did that’s important"?
She emphasizes the significance of their actions
What is the girl's reaction when they learn the Inspector is not real?
She feels they are just beginning to pretend
How does the girl express her fear when she says, "It frightens me the way you talk"?
She is concerned about her family's attitude
What does the girl mean when she says, "We can’t leave it at that"?
She insists on addressing the situation further
How does the girl express her feelings about Gerald's affair with Eva?
She confronts him about it
What are the emotional tones used to describe the girl's reactions?
With feeling, bitterly, flaring up, coolly, with irony