Shelia Birling- character profile

• How does Sheila Birling initially appear at the beginning of the play?

  Childish and petty
• What transformation does Sheila undergo by the end of the play?

  She becomes thoughtful, sensitive, and sharp
• How does Sheila's character differ from the rest of her family?

  She is quick-witted and strong-minded
• What action does Sheila take when she discovers Gerald's infidelity?

  She hands back Gerald's ring
• What does Sheila suspect about Eric's relationship with Eva/Daisy?

  That Eric might be the father of her child
• How did Sheila abuse her status at Milwards?

  By insisting they dismiss Eva/Daisy
• What moral realization does Sheila come to by the end of the play?

  She regrets using her power to punish Eva
• What phrase does Sheila use to express her moral stance about working girls?

  “They're people”
• How does Sheila's language reflect her initial childishness?

  She uses slang and seeks her mother's approval
• What does Sheila's excitement about the engagement ring signify?

  Her initial childishness and need for approval
• How does Sheila's behavior change throughout the play?

  She learns to be herself and break away
• What does Sheila's ability to see the Inspector's intentions reveal about her character?

  She has wise instincts and is perceptive
• What does Sheila say to Gerald about their changed selves?

  “You and I aren't the same people”
• How does Sheila's perspective differ from her parents after the Inspector's visit?

  She believes they all must change
• What does Sheila's final line about the engagement ring suggest?

  She is conflicted about her future
• How does Sheila's character reflect the theme of hope for change?

  She represents the potential for a new generation
• In what ways does Sheila adopt the Inspector's techniques?

  She asks questions and challenges her parents
• What does Sheila's shock of revealing Eric's drinking problem indicate about her character?

  She is willing to confront uncomfortable truths
• What does Sheila say to her father when giving back the ring?

  “Don't interfere”
• How does Sheila's character development serve the play's moral message?

  She learns from her mistakes and seeks change
• What are the key aspects of Sheila's character development throughout the play?

  • Starts as childish and petty
  • Becomes thoughtful, sensitive, and sharp
  • Acknowledges her past mistakes
  • Represents hope for the new generation
  • Challenges her parents and societal norms
• What themes are explored through Sheila's character?

  • The impact of social class and power
  • The potential for personal growth and change
  • The importance of moral responsibility
  • The contrast between generations