Quote: "It's the only time I've done anything like that, and I'll never, never do it again."

Highlight: Sheila's willingness to acknowledge her mistakes and take accountability sets her apart from other family members, particularly the older generation.

Quote: "But these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people."

Vocabulary: Capitalism vs. Socialism - These contrasting economic and social systems form a key theme in the play, with Sheila moving from one perspective to the other.

Quote: "Why - you fool - he knows. Of course he knows."

Highlight: Sheila begins to act as an assistant to the Inspector, supporting his inquiries and becoming his voice even when he's offstage.

Quote: "No, he's giving us the rope - so that we'll hang ourselves."

Example: The use of "we'll" in this quote shows Sheila's acceptance of collective responsibility, contrasting with her parents' continued denial.

Quote: "It frightens me the way you talk."

Highlight: Sheila's character arc concludes with her fully embracing social responsibility and rejecting the protective bubble of her upbringing, symbolizing hope for future societal change.

Quote: "Look - mummy isn't it a beauty?"

Highlight: Sheila's early dialogue and behavior emphasize her dependence on others and her conformity to social standards of the time.