Sheila’s Quotes

• • Connotes innocence, it further emphasizes the dehumanization/ exploitation of the vulnerable lower class by capitalists.
  • B + P plosive creates a harsh sound indicating barbaric conditions that the WC go through.


  “ But these girls aren’t cheap labour , they’re people.”
• • Abstract noun - focuses on superficial aspects of the ring
  • Short fragments - she is choked up with emotion.
  • Materialistic mindset
  • Audeince might dismiss her opinions due to her lack of maturity.

  “ Look mummy - isn’t it a beauty?”
• • shows a level of maturity and independence - she voices out for her opinions
  • imperative used although polite ( tolerant ) commands her father on what to do or what not to do.
  • Inverts the family power in the 1912


  “ Don’t interfere, please father. ”
• • Flat + Exclamatory sentence shows her anger + determination ( becoming her own person)
  • symbolises capitalist / patriarchal views - if she accepts it again she will turn back on socialist ideology.


  “ I think you’d better take this with you!”
• • She is understanding/tolerant, appreciates honesty.
  • Gerald might try to rationalize and normalize his actions to save face.
  • He is still acknowledging his actions and what was motivating him.


  “ I don’t dislike you as I did an hour ago, in fact I rather respect you.”