Reading Journal Blog #3

Prediction: At any point in the story predict how some character is going to change/develop (character development) as the story progresses. How will they change?

I think Mr. Birling will change. The inspector will make Mr. Birling feel so guilty that he regrets firing the woman. I can imagine that he and his wife will make a campaign in the town for fair wages and equal rights. He will review all salaries and adjust them if they are unfair or too low. Mr. Birling will realize that money is not by far the most important thing and will learn to show compassion, which we never see from him yet.


Characterization: Write about the relationship between two characters and how it is changing or developing. What are the characteristics of the relationship? What does it work or not work? What is changing? How do they effect one another?

Relationship between Gerald and Sheila:
At the beginning of the book the relationship is great. Although Sheila accused Gerald of having too little time for her during the summer, although the relationship seems to work out very well. Gerald proposed to Sheila and she affirmed him. However, during the conversation with Inspector Goole it came out that Gerald had an affair with Daisy Renton/Eva Smith this summer.
I'm wondering if Sheila will break up, hopefully I'll find out when I read the next few pages.


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  1. Julia H.13. Januar 2018 um 09:18

    Gerald proposed to Sheila and she affirmed him. --> she accepted him.

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