Ms. Sheila Birling [16]

Question 1

SHEILA-BIRLING

Socialist Perspective

Give two quotes and their analysis

Answer 1

○ “These girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people”
○ “He was - frightening” {In reference to the Inspector, showing she is afraid of the reality of society}

Question 2

SHEILA-BIRLING

Empathetic & Remorseful

Give two quotes and their relevant analysis

Answer 2

○ “I felt rotten about it at the time and now I feel a lot worse”
○ [Miserably] “So I’m really responsible?”
○ “I’ll never, never do it again to anybody”

Question 3

SHEILA-BIRLING

Accepts responsibility and develops

Give 3 quotes and their relevant analysis

Answer 3

○ “I know I’m to blame, and I’m desperately sorry”
○ “Its you two who are being childish - trying not to face the facts”
○ [bitterly] “I suppose we’re all good people now”

Question 4

SHEILA-BIRLING

Breaks Societal Norms

Give 3 quotes and their relevant analysis

Answer 4

○ “I think you’d better take this with you” & “No, not yet, its too soon”
○ “Yes she is” {Confirming Ms. Birling is head of the Brumely woman’s charity when she stays silent}
○ “We really must stop these silly pretences”

Question 5

SHEILA-BIRLING

Immature and Superficial

Give 3 quotes and their relevant analysis

Answer 5

○ “Oh - it’s wonderful! Look - Mummy - isn’t it a beauty?” & “Now I really feel engaged” | “Mother, I think it was vile and cruel”
○ “Oh, I wish you hadn’t told me”
○ “I didn’t think much of it at the time”