Sheila

• How is Sheila initially presented in the play?

  A pretty girl in her early twenties
• What does Sheila's quote about her engagement ring reveal?

  Her materialistic nature and societal conformity
• How does Sheila react upon realizing her role in Eva Smith’s downfall?

  She develops empathy for the girls
• What does Sheila say when she accepts responsibility for her actions?

  "I know I’m to blame – and I’m desperately sorry."
• How does Sheila criticize her parents for their refusal to change?

  "You don’t seem to have learnt anything."
• What warning does Sheila give about the Inspector’s message?

  "It frightens me the way you talk."
• What does Sheila's quote about the Inspector reveal about her perception of him?

  "Why – you fool – he knows!"
• How does Sheila demonstrate her change by the end of the play?

  "It’s you two who are being childish."
• What does Sheila say about the family's role in Eva Smith’s death?

  "Between us we drove that girl to suicide."