Sheila

• Priestley uses the character of Sheila to explore the power of the individual in a biased society and challenge ideas about gender
• In the opening moments of the play, Priestley presents Sheila as an immature and materialistic character
• Sheila refers to her parents as "mummy" and "daddy," showing an infantile mode of address
• Sheila's comment about the engagement ring and her focus on material possessions present her as materialistic
• Other characters treat Sheila as inferior, reflecting the societal attitude towards women as inferior to men
• After the inspector's interrogation, Sheila undergoes a dramatic shift in personality, becoming more assertive and responsible
• Sheila's change in character is highlighted by a shift in how she addresses her parents, showing her maturity
• Sheila takes on the role of the inspector, questioning her family and holding them accountable for their actions
• Through Sheila's transformation, Priestley encourages the audience to challenge conventional thinking and question the behavior of others