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An Inspector Calls: Characters - What does everyone get wrong about Sheila?

Suitable for students studying the AQA, Eduqas and OCR exam specifications. Sheila Birling – The Basics Mr. and Mrs. Birling’s eldest child. In her early 20s and quite pretty Older sister to Eric Recently engaged to Gerald Croft. Big Idea – Sheila’s insecurity When Sheila learns about Eva Smith/Daisy Renton’s death, one of the first things she asks is whether she was pretty.  “If she’d been some plain miserable little creature I don’t suppose I’d have done it. But she was very pretty and could take care of herself.” (Act 1) Sheila associates beauty with survival. Key Quotes “Oh—Gerald—you’ve got it—is it the one you wanted me to have?” ( Act 1) “You began to learn something. And now you’ve stopped.” (Act 3) Key Term – Dynamic Character Sheila is possibly the most sympathetic character. She changes the most throughout the play. Audience proxy Sheila could represent a new, younger generation who have the ability to learn from their mistakes and change for the better.