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'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Sheila

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I can understand and explain the presentation and significance of Sheila in ‘An Inspector Calls’.

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Sheila’s journey in the play can be described as transformative. The Inspector emotionally impacts Sheila and acknowledges she is “impressionable”. Sheila aligns herself with the Inspector’s purpose and moral messages. The younger generation being seen as a symbol of change and hope is a timeless idea. Priestley uses Sheila, a member of the younger generation, to explore ideas around hope and optimism.

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