How does Priestley use the character of Sheila to convey his message about social responsibility?

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme. The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. Assessment Objectives: AO1 (interpretations, context), AO2 (language, structure, form).
2. Level 5: 21-25 marks - Highly perceptive and sustained analysis of Sheila's journey and her pivotal role in Priestley's critique of social class and responsibility. Sophisticated understanding of dramatic irony, stage directions, dialogue, and other dramatic devices. Excellent appreciation of the play's historical and ideological context, linking it expertly to Sheila's character arc.
3. Level 4: 16-20 marks - Clear and developed interpretation of Sheila's character and her contribution to Priestley's message. Good understanding and analysis of dramatic methods. Good consideration of context.
4. Level 3: 11-15 marks - Sound interpretation of Sheila's role. Competent understanding and comment on dramatic methods. Sound awareness of context.
5. Level 2: 6-10 marks - Some interpretation of Sheila's character. Limited understanding and description of dramatic methods. Some awareness of context, possibly generalized.
6. Level 1: 1-5 marks - Simple interpretation, possibly descriptive. Little understanding of dramatic methods. Little awareness of context.
7. 0 marks - No rewardable material.