Analysis of Characters and Themes in Blood Brothers
Russell presents diverse characters like Edward, Mickey, Mrs. Johnstone, Mrs. Lyons, Sammy, and Linda in a play filled with class divide, manipulation, superstition, and tragic relationships. The structure, narrative style, and themes like fate, foreshadowing, and childhood influences contribute to the impactful storytelling in Blood Brothers.
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How does Russell present the character of Edward? Intelligent Middle class Capitalist Well spoken uses formal language Kind Supportive Sensible
How does Russell present the character of Mickey? Lower Class/ Working Class Poor / Poverty stricken Uneducated Liverpudlian accent Excitable Loveable rogue Unstable mentally
What role does the omniscient narrator have in Blood Brothers? Omniscient Dark/sinister/ threatening Unusual Foreshadowing Foreboding Malevolent Influentual
How is Mrs Johnstone presented throughout the play? Working Class Superstitious Na ve Beautiful Vulnerable Maternal Poverty stricken
Explore the relationship between Mrs Lyons and Mrs Johnstone. Exploitative Manipulative Unequal Fearful Disturbing Cruel Superstitious Anxious
Well spoken Middle class Educated Posh Anxious Manipulative Cruel Unkind Cold & Calculated How is Mrs Lyons presented in the play?
What role does Sammy play? Na ve Antagonistic Derailed Uneducated anti-social Aggressive Threatening Bad influence
What role does Linda play? Feisty Strong willed Untrustworthy Humorous Kind Compassionate
Seven year structure Two acts Cyclical nature Repeated motifs Omniscient narrative Foreshadowing Musical How does the structure of the play promote action in Blood Brothers?
Guns Teasing One-upmanship Foreshadowing Fate Tragedy Inevitability Carefree Symbolic Childhood games and relationships are important in Blood Brothers In order to foreshadow the tragic ending How far would you agree with this statement?
Class plays an important role in the tragic events in Blood Brothers With reference to this idea explore how far you agree with this statement? Divided society Capitalism Disparity Negativity Persuasion Threatening
