2021年2月22日 · This article focuses on some of the key quotes for Sheila Birling in the play, ‘An Inspector Calls’ along with explanation and analysis of these quotes. These quotes can be used in exam answers. Some of the larger quotes do not necessarily have to be quoted in full but just the relevant words or sentence which connects to the point being made.

Sheila Birling, along with her generation, is the most open to changing attitudes on society and wealth. She represents (with Eric) the younger generation – Priestley saw them as ‘more impressionable’ – after all, they were the future. She gives the audience hope that their society can improve if people make changes and take responsibility.

Sheila is trope used to pick up Priestley's message. Sheila argues that these "girls" are treated as less than women and metaphorically treated as "cheap labour" so are dehumanised and objectified as less than people. Sheila emphasises that they should not be diminished as an object or children because they're 'people'.

"Sheila is a pretty girl in her early twenties, very pleased with life and rather excited." -highlights Sheila's beauty, youthfulness and happiness: not a serious character. "Yes, go on, Mummy. You must drink our health." " (rather distressed) Sorry!

2024年1月12日 · Sheila Birling, a pivotal character in J.B. Priestley’s play “An Inspector Calls,” undergoes significant character development, transitioning from a giddy and naive young woman to someone who grapples with the consequences of her actions. Here, we delve into key quotes highlighting Sheila’s journey and providing insights into her character.

Quotes (An Inspector Calls) This section contains key quotes from An inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley. Mr Birling “You’re just the kind of son-in-law I always wanted” “I’m talking as a hard-headed, practical man of business… there isn’t a chance of …

'Mummy sent me in to ask why you didn't come along to the drawing-room.' Page 16-17. 'But these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people.' Page 19. 'I know. I had her turned out of her job. I started it.' Page 56. 'If it didn't end tragically, then that's lucky for us. But it might have done.' Page 70. 'You began to learn something.

2024年11月14日 · Revise Sheila Birling in An Inspector Calls for your AQA GCSE English exam. Learn about her characteristics, her language, key quotes and her importance.

The page provides several key Sheila Birling quotes that offer insight into her initial character and subsequent development. Quote : "You've got it, is it the one you wanted me to have?" This quote, referring to Sheila's engagement ring, reveals the patriarchal nature of her society.

Act 1, Sheila is childish, naive and materialistic. This shows her ignorance at the start of the play, she focuses on the unimportant things at first. "But these girls aren't cheap labour they're people"