Quotes - Shiela

• What does Sheila mean when she says, "But these girls aren’t cheap labour – they’re people"?


  She shows early signs of social awareness.
• What does Sheila's quote, "I know I’m to blame – and I’m desperately sorry," signify?

  It shows her acceptance of responsibility.
• What does Sheila mean by, "You’re beginning all over again to pretend that nothing much has happened"?

  She criticizes her family's lack of change.
• What does Sheila's sarcastic remark, "(Bitterly) I suppose we’re all nice people now," imply?

  It critiques her family's failure to change.