A comprehensive character study of Sheila Birling in An Inspector Calls, examining her transformation from a privileged young woman to a socially conscious individual who embodies the play's core message about responsibility and change.
• Sheila Birling's character arc represents the potential for positive change in the younger generation
• Her transformation from materialistic and sheltered to socially aware demonstrates social responsibility in An Inspector Calls
• She becomes the moral compass of the play, taking on the Inspector's role after his departure
• Her character development illustrates the contrast between the older vs younger generation in An Inspector Calls
• She embodies Priestley's message about hope for social progress through the younger generation
