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Sheila Birling - Coggle Diagram

- - - - "I was in a furious temper”
        “It was my own fault”
        “I behaved badly too. I know I did”.
        
        These quotes show Sheila claims instant responsibility and is self critical over actions, a key difference between her and other characters
    - - Priestley’s use of the informal adjective “rotten” demonstrates Sheila’s lack of maturity in vocabulary. However, she also shows remorse for her actions, which she instantly knew was wrong. Arguably, this is Priestley conveying the message that maturity is proportional to the level of social responsibility you feel, rather than using formal vocabulary.
- - - - engagement feels superfifcial/fake
        
        Sheila does not notice or care, presenting her as materialistic and shallow or easily manipulated
      - Her engagement is in reality a business deal between Gerald and Arthur
        
        the relationship is an investment
      - Priestley presents this engagement to Gerald as superficial and business orientated to allow Sheila to develop in maturity and ultimately return the ring to Gerald by the end of the play.
      - "look mummy isn’t it a beauty"
    - - Sheila had Eva again fired from her job for being "pretty", and abused her power as a frequent patron of the shop to threaten them and force Eva's sacking out of pure jealousy
        
        Once gain Sheila is shown to have entitled, jealous and childish tendencies, the audience struggles to enjoy her presence
    - - Refers to her father as "Daddy" despite being in her 20s and fully matured
        
        This gives the idea that she is immature, spoiled and hasn't really been exposed to the realities of life