How is Sheila affected by her realization? Use evidence from the play to support your view.
Sheila shows her reactions very clearly and it appeared that she could not hide the fact she was simply shocked she was involved, as she had always been used to a higher-class life without these types of situations. Also before she had been guilt tricking her father for firing her, “I think it was a mean thing to do”.
Immediately after she finds out after the inspector shows her the picture of Eva Smith, “gives a half-stifled sob, and then runs out.” That description gives the reader a lot of information of her immediate reactions which are vital as it shows what her character is like, which seems to be quite naive perhaps and sensitive as she seems to really care about Eva. The fact she “runs out” was a very dramatic movement that suggests her as having a shocked and overwhelmed reaction, in contrast to Mr. Birling’s. It then takes quite some time until Sheila comes back, assuming she had to try and composer herself to find out what role she had had in the case. Although, she may seem naive in her perception of life she was courageous to return and she shows her curiosity, “ you knew it was me all the time, didn’t you?”.
