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What quote is where she gains maturity?
“You and I aren’t the same people”
When did she gain maturity from the quote “You and I aren’t the same people”?
She gained maturity since her initial engagment with Gerald.
What does the quote “You and I aren’t the same people” show overall?
Her perception of Gerald has changed and she can no longer ignore the injustices in society.
What quote is when she acknowledges the purpose of Inspector’s inquiry?
“You don’t seem to have learnt anything”
What purpose does she acknowledge from the Inspector’s inquiry?
A moral teaching.
Why does Priestley make Sheila acknowledge the purpose of the inquiry?
To portray the older generation as stubborn and opposed to changing their stance on responsibility.
What quote shows her obsession with material objects?
“Now I really feel engaged”
How is her obsession with material objects shown?
When she needs the physical token of a ring to “really feel engaged”.
What’s the ring a visual marker of?
Ownership and commitment from Gerald to their relationship.
What quote shows the extent of patriarchal control?
“Is it the one you wanted me to have?”
What does Priestley’s use of the question show?
The extent of patriarchal control Gerald has over Sheila.
How is the patriarchal control shown?
Beginning with the choice of ring and inevitably extending to controlling the little details of everyday life.
