Sheila

• beginning vs ending 


  is a contrasts - behind as an immature and materialistic character to being compassionate and sympathetic
• ”very pleased with life” in beginning stag directions


  reflects luxurious upbringing
• presented as a child in the beginning 


  referred to her parents as ‘mummy’ and ‘daddy’ and even bickering with her brother but towards of play address her mum as ‘mother’ - change of socialistic views but also distant feeling because of their difference in views
• Mrs/Mr Birling‘s foil and social equality

  when describing Eva - “girl of that class” shows unsympathy but “these girls aren’t cheap labour their people“ also contradicts when Mr Birling says “we business men” speech to Gerald and Eric since she is giving her opinion about Mr Birling’s of running his business
• Regret and remorse 


  after inspector interrogates Sheila, in stage directions described as ‘distressed’ - regret for treating Eva the way she did
• Gender equality


  Not treated the same way because at time play was set, women been treated inferior to men in patriarchal society
• Inspector’s Proxy


  After Inspector leaves , she changes to embrace capitalism and learns to accept responsibility , she symbolises people can change for the better
• “you and I aren’t the same people’ 


  a symbol of her independence and step away from obeying societal expectations
• “it frightens me the way you talk“ after the inspector leaves 


  her horror at her family‘s eagerness to dismiss their actions
• message

  play’s message is that awareness and change are crucial for creating a more fair and kind society