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Pg 5: 1910s Sexism / view of women '(Excited) Oh – Gerald – you’ve got it – is it the one [ring] you wanted me to have?' Sheila had no say as to which ring she wanted, Gerald chooses on her behalf. Pg 5: ‘Oh-its wonderful! Look- Mummy- isn’t it a beauty? Oh - darling - [She kisses Gerald hastily]’ Pg 6: ‘I’m sorry, Daddy ...
- Gcse English Literature
Sheila Birling Quotes and Notes ... Gerald Croft Quotes and...
- Eva Smith
We never see Eva Smith (Daisy Renton) on stage in the play...
- Eric Birling
Eric Birling works at Birling and Co., his father is...
- Arthur Birling
Arthur is the husband of Sybil Birling (Mrs Birling) and...
- Mrs Birling
Many of these quotes, similar to Mr Birling, portray Mrs...
- Gerald Croft
The change in Gerald's attitudes has to be permanent for...
- Inspector Calls Memes
Inspector Calls Memes - Sheila Birling: Quotes + Notes ️ :...
- The Inspector
Inspector Goole questions every Birling member, from the...
- Gcse English Literature
Sheila : be careful you don't ask for more, Gerald. Gerald: I only meant to say to you – why stay when you'll hate it? Sheila: It can't be any worse for me than it has been. And it might be ...
Nov 14, 2024 · Sheila becomes more mature: Sheila convinces Gerald to confess to his relationship with Eva. Sheila shows maturity in her handling of the situation: she breaks off her engagement to Gerald, but respects Gerald for finally being honest. She is the first to realise Eric’s involvement with Eva.
Feb 22, 2021 · Analysis: This is said immediately after Mrs Birling say that Sheila shouldn’t hear the sordid details of Gerald’s story to which Sheila replies that she is engaged to the ‘hero’ of this same story. The use of the word ‘hero’ is sarcastic but is clearly intended to show that Gerald (and by extension the upper-class in society in general) are not free from dishonourable behaviour.
beginning and end of the play; she must decide on her engagement to Gerald. Despite Gerald’s affair, Sheila does not completely reject him. Perhaps this implies that Sheila returns to the ideological position she held at the start of the play. Also, Sheila’s failure to reject Gerald’s ring is
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Gerald, like Sheila, is willing to eventually accept that he is complicit in the events leading to Eva/Daisy’ death. Though at first Gerald believes the Inspector’s “unofficial” status with the police department might make the events of the evening a total hoax, Gerald does admit to Sheila in Act Three that his confession to the affair in Act Two is genuine.
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The story of Eva Smith, and how all of the Birlings and Gerald played a role in her death, soon causes Sheila to lose respect for, and faith in, her family. Sheila is disgusted that they will not accept any blame. This cracks the family image and shatters her relationship with her parents. She no longer admires or looks up to her parents.