Shelia

• What is a key word used to describe Sheila?

  Epiphany
• What does having an epiphany mean?

  A great realization
• How does Sheila's character change from Act One to Act Three?

  She becomes more opinionated and entrenched
• What does the quote "These girls aren't cheap labor, they're people" signify about Sheila's character?

  Her understanding of capitalist exploitation
• What does the term "cheap labor" highlight in the context of Sheila's quote?

  The contrast between intensive labor and minimal wage
• What does Sheila's shift from "these girls" to "people" represent?

  A shift in perspective and growing empathy
• What are the two opposing beliefs discussed in the material?

  Socialism and capitalism
• What does socialism advocate for?

  Even distribution within society
• What does capitalism advocate for?

  Keeping what one person owns
• What are the key aspects of Sheila's character progression?

  • Realization of capitalist exploitation
  • Shift from ignorance to empathy
  • Acceptance of collective responsibility
• What does Sheila's quote "Mother, I think that was cruel and vile" signify?

  Her realization of capitalism's dehumanizing nature
• How does Sheila's understanding of the inspector's role change?

  She becomes the most shrewd in the family
• What are the three key intentions of Priestly using Sheila's character?

  1. Promote social responsibility
  2. Highlight generational divide
  3. Expose superficiality of capitalism
• What does Sheila's transformation symbolize?

  The potential for social reform
• How do Sheila and Eric's characters contrast with their parents' characters?

  They progress while their parents stagnate
• What does a collective social conscience mean?

  Knowing right from wrong in society
• How does Sheila's growth critique capitalism?

  It values people over profit
• What does Sheila's shift from ignorance to enlightenment signify?

  A critique of dehumanizing capitalist structures
• What does Priestly hope for the younger generation?

  They will lead social reform
• What is the overall message of Sheila's character development?

  Awareness leads to a fairer society
• What is the significance of Sheila's character in the context of the play?

  • Represents moral awakening
  • Highlights social responsibility
  • Critiques capitalist exploitation