📚 Part 1: Character Understanding

1. Which social class does Sheila Birling belong to in 1912?

Working class

Middle class

Upper class

Lower class

2. At the beginning of the play, Sheila can best be described as:

Mature and responsible

Naive and sheltered

Rebellious and angry

Wise and experienced

3. Which of these character traits does Sheila develop throughout the play? (Tick all that apply)

Guilt and remorse

Social awareness

Selfishness

Acceptance of responsibility

4. Complete the sentence: Sheila's reaction to Eva Smith's death shows her capacity for ________________ and ________________.

Sheila's reaction to Eva Smith's death shows her capacity for ________________ and ________________.

✏️ Part 2: Character Analysis

5. How does Sheila's character challenge the expectations of young women in 1912? Give two examples.

6. Find a quotation that shows Sheila accepting responsibility for her actions. Write it below and explain what it reveals about her character development.

Quotation: "________________________________________________"

7. How does Priestley use Sheila's character to criticise the wealthy upper class? Explain with reference to her transformation in the play.

🎭 Part 3: Social Context and Message

8. What message about social responsibility does Priestley communicate through Sheila's character? Consider how she differs from her parents by the end of the play.

9. In one sentence, summarise what Sheila's character reveals about society in the play.