Sheila -quotes

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1a.) Initially unlikable; seems immature, vain and petty. - Spoilt and protected by parents. She exploited her upper class power on Eva because she was jealous.
2a.) She is sympathetic, feels remorse, takes responsibility and learns from her mistakes. Sheila can sympaphise with Eva; unlike the parents, she views the working class as 'people', rather than 'cheap labour', like machines.
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3a.) She becomes more astute than her parents + her naivety vanishes. She foresees Eric's involvement, is doubtful of Gerald. Now she is thinking her marriage through independently. This strength her character contrasts with the ignorance Sybil
4a.) She challenges the rest of the family. She shows similar characteristics to the Inspector. She deepens the divide between the youth and the parents, and trivialises their excuses. She also reminds her family of the reality of their sins.
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2b.) "But theses girls aren't cheap labour - they're people", "If I could help her now, I would", "desperately" and "ashamed".
1b.) "Mummy" and "Daddy", "isn't it a beauty", "jealous","selfish" and "vindictive".
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4b.) "Don't be stupid", "fool", "I thnk it was mean thing to do", "mothe, I think t was cruel and vile", "it's you two who are being childish" and "I can't listen to any more of it".
3b.) "I want to understand exactly what happens", "mother - stop - stop!" and "stop before it's too late"
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5a.) Sheila - seated
6a.) Sheila - pretty
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7a.) Sheila - Oh!
8a.) Sheila - cheap
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6b.) "Sheila is a pretty girl, very pleased with life and rather excited"
5b.) "Seated upstage"
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8b.) "But these girls aren't cheap labour, they're people."
7b.) "Oh! How horrible"
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9a.)Sheila - joke
Card 1) PI: She represents ignorant upper class children w (e.g Eva Smith). He cannot think independently of their parents and are unaware of the struggles less fortunate people face.
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Card 2) PI: This is the turning point in her character, showing how it is possible to change views on society.
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Card 4) PI: She reminds everyone that if they don't learn , they will go round in a circle. This could be referring to the world wars; 'same old way' = traditional capitalism.
9b.) "I tell you - whoever that Inspector was, it was anything but a joke"
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Card 3) PI: She is catious about the future - avoiding another war.
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Card 2

Front

3a.) She becomes more astute than her parents + her naivety vanishes. She foresees Eric's involvement, is doubtful of Gerald. Now she is thinking her marriage through independently. This strength her character contrasts with the ignorance Sybil

Back

4a.) She challenges the rest of the family. She shows similar characteristics to the Inspector. She deepens the divide between the youth and the parents, and trivialises their excuses. She also reminds her family of the reality of their sins.

Card 3

Front

2b.) "But theses girls aren't cheap labour - they're people", "If I could help her now, I would", "desperately" and "ashamed".

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

4b.) "Don't be stupid", "fool", "I thnk it was mean thing to do", "mothe, I think t was cruel and vile", "it's you two who are being childish" and "I can't listen to any more of it".

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

5a.) Sheila - seated

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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