sheila

Cards (15)

  • Sheila's childish language at the start of the play reflects her naivety and slightly dependent nature
    Yes, go on, mummy
  • Sheila insults Eric to assert her position as the more responsible, mature sibling
    Don't be an ass, Eric
  • Sheila makes the assumption that Eva's suicide must have been as a result of her own actions, ironically foreshadowing events that come to light later in the play
    destroying herself so horribly
  • Sheila is reluctant to know the details, believing that ignorance is bliss and attempting to shield herself from reality
    I wish you hadn't told me
  • Sheila realises that the Inspector believes the Birlings have contributed to Eva's death
    He says it's one of us now
  • Sheila's first moment of realisation as she highlights that her Father is referring to his workers as commodities, not human beings with feelings
    But these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people
  • Sheila worries about the impact of her behaviour as a result of her 'furious temper'
    Did it make much difference to her?
  • Sheila's question to the Inspector marks her worst fears: that she contributed to the helplessness that Eva felt which eventually drove her to kill herself.
    So I'm really responsible?
  • Sheila states to Gerald that by being honest, she is attempting to repent for her mistakes
    At least, I'm trying to tell the truth
  • As Sheila tells the story of the day at Millwalls, she hints that Eva's beauty forced her into not being able to pity the girl
    I couldn't be sorry for her
  • Sheila warns the rest of the family that the Inspector has further knowledge than they think, hinting at her perceptive nature
    And I hate to think how much he knows that we don't know yet. You'll see. You'll see
  • Sheila creates an intelligent metaphor that demonstrates the power of truth
    talked about building up a wall that's sure to be knocked flat.
  • Sheila's abrupt conclusion implicates every character in their involvement with Eva's death
    between us, we drove that girl to commit suicide
  • Sheila is concerned at the lack of remorse demonstrated by her parents after they believe the Inspector to be a hoax
    the point is that you don't seem to have learnt anything
  • Sheila emphasises the gravity of the Inspector's presence, hinting that she has learned about the cncept or guilt and consequences of actions
    I remember what he said, how he looked and how he made me feel.