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    Sheila confronts Gerald about his relationship with Eva Smith, also known as Daisy Renton. Gerald denies knowing her at first but then admits that he knew her last summer. Sheila realizes their relationship overlapped with his lack of attention to her last spring and summer. Gerald begs Sheila not to tell the inspector about his past relationship with Eva/Daisy, but Sheila remains unsure about keeping it from him.

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    Sheila confronts Gerald about his relationship with Eva Smith, also known as Daisy Renton. Gerald denies knowing her at first but then admits that he knew her last summer. Sheila realizes their relationship overlapped with his lack of attention to her last spring and summer. Gerald begs Sheila not to tell the inspector about his past relationship with Eva/Daisy, but Sheila remains unsure about keeping it from him.

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    8.

    Sheila questions Gerald

    ASK #1 – Summarise what is happening Sheila: He went into the drawing room, to tell mother what was happening here. Eric, take the TASK #3 – Highlight words that Sheila calls
    inspector along to the drawing-room.
    in this scene. Gerald and analyse them. What do they imply
    (As Eric moves, the inspector looks from Sheila to Gerald, then goes out with Eric.) about the way she is feeling at this point in the
    There are having a relationship play?
    ght, because Gerald knew another Well, Gerald?
    rl called daisy renton which is the She is feeling sad and betrayed by Gerald.
    Gerald: (trying to smile) Well what, Sheila?
    ame girl Sheila got fired.
    Sheila: How did you come to know this girl – Eva Smith?

    Gerald: I didn't.

    Sheila: Daisy Renton then – it's the same thing.

    Gerald: Why should I have to know her? TASK #4 – How is the Inspector’s presence felt
    TASK #2 – How is Gerald presented in
    in this scene even though he does not appear?
    his scene? Use quotations to help you Sheila: Oh don't be stupid. We haven't much time. You gave yourself away as soon as he mentioned
    her other name.
    back up your ideas and make sure you
    He is felt as the person who brings out
    hit all assessment objectives. Gerald: All right. I knew her. Let's leave it at that. the truth and the cause of their
    didn’t” he lied, because he didn’t Sheila: We can't leave it at that.
    relationship breaking down.
    ant Sheila to be mad, and their
    Gerald: (approaching her) Now listen, darling--
    elationship to fall. “All right I knew
    er. Let’s leave it at that” he says Sheila: No, that's no use. You not only knew her but you knew her very well. Otherwise, you wouldn't
    ying to avoid a big fight that may look so guilty about it. When did you first get to know her?
    ad to no future between them.
    (He does not reply)

    Was it after she left Milwards? When she changed her name, as he said, and began to lead a TASK #5 – How has Sheila developed from the
    different sort of life? Were you seeing her last spring and summer, during that time you hardly came
    near me and said you were so busy? Were you? beginning of the play?

    (He does not reply but looks at her.) She was happy and spoilt at the
    beginning and now she looks more mature
    Yes, of course you were.
    and sad.
    Gerald: I'm sorry, Sheila. But it was all over and done with, last summer. I hadn't set eyes on the girl
    for at least six months. I don't come into this suicide business.

    Sheila: I thought I didn't half an hour ago.

    Gerald: You don't. Neither of us does. So – for god's sake – don't say anything to the inspector.

    Sheila: About you and this girl?

    Gerald: Yes. We can keep it from him. Status – Identify vocabulary which suggests

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