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This is precisely how she comes across in the first act of the play. In the second and third acts, following the realisation that she has played a part in Eva Smith's death, she matures and comes to realise the importance of The Inspector's message. Sheila is in her early twenties and she is engaged to be married to Gerald Croft.
- Gcse English Literature
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- Mrs Birling
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- Gerald Croft
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- The Inspector
Inspector Goole questions every Birling member, from the...
- Gcse English Literature
Birling: Look here, this wasn't Gerald Croft-Inspector: (cutting in, sharply) No, no. nothing to do with him. Sheila: thank goodness for that! Though I don't know why I should care now.
Sheila says she believes the Inspector already knows about Gerald’s relationship with Eva. Gerald tells the Inspector he worries that Sheila is becoming “hysterical” and should be excused. Sheila admits she might be hysterical, but asks to remain. Gerald asks Sheila if the reason she wants to make him suffer the guilt of Eva/Daisy’s ...
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.
Gerald’s tone towards the inspector is misleading and reluctant “ All right, I know her. Let’s leave it at that ”. Through Sheila, Priestley is able to convey the message towards the audience to better society and reduce suffering. And, for this to be achieved, it is necessary to start seeing the world from the
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Sheila really did suffer hunger and want. That, says Sheila, she "can't forget." Even though Eva's story apparently didn't end badly, "it might have done." Gerard wants to go on as if nothing ...
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Previously so content and apparently in love, Gerald and Sheila have become increasingly antagonistic with one another since the revelation of Gerald’s affair. The Inspector makes another general remark about the necessity of sharing guilt, which renews suspicion about his unusual investigative methods and effusive theorizing.
