AIC - Sheila Birling Quotes (extended)

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Description of a character's demeanor.

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"A pretty girl in her early twenties, very pleased with life and rather excited."

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A term of endearment used for mother.

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‘Mummy’

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Accusation of immaturity and denial.

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‘It’s the two of you who are being childish – try not to face the facts’

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Reaction to a tragic event.

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‘Oh - how horrible! Was it an accident?’

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Expression of guilt and responsibility.

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"(Miserably) So I’m really responsible?"

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Admission of blame and apology.

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‘I know I’m to blame and I’m desperately sorry.’

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Warning against creating emotional barriers.

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"(slowly, carefully now) You mustn’t try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl."

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Statement on the value and humanity of workers.

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'But these girls aren’t cheap labour – they’re people.'

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Expression of neglect and concern.

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"Yes – except for all last summer, when you never came near me, and I wondered what had happened to you."

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Comment on someone's inebriated state.

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"You're squiffy."