Sheila Analysis Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
“These girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people”
A
Shows Sheila’s understanding of the impact that Capitalistic views have on women in society. Alternatively, this could be her own sudden realisation showing her naivety
2
Q
“I’m desperately sorry and I’ll never, never do it again to anybody”
A
Sheila conveys a sense of desperation and passion through the repetition of “never”.
The adverb “desperately” gives a sense of her feeling overwhelmed by emotion and her involvement
3
Q
“It frightens me the way you talk”
A
Sheila shows her immaturity and childish nature - she is fearful of the way truth is presented to her.
Priestley could be criticising Capitalists who are afraid of social responsibility
