Exploring Gender and Identity in "Blood Brothers
Analyze the themes of gender and identity in Willy Russell's "Blood Brothers" through discussions on stereotypes, character dynamics, and societal roles. Gain insights into the playwright's personal experiences that influenced his portrayal of gender in the play.
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Questions for STONE COLD Why is Link angry? Why does Link say he feels free ? How does Link lose his spot ? Why doesn t Link think that anyone will help him?
Gender and Identity L.O To analyse the themes of gender and identity in Blood Brothers.
L.O To analyse the themes of gender and identity in Blood Brothers. Starter Note down as many stereotypes as you can think of. If possible link them to Blood Brothers. Challenge: Do any of these link to gender?
L.O To analyse the themes of gender and identity in Blood Brothers. AO3 Context. Willy Russell was born to a working-class couple who had little in common. It was a phenomenally tense situation at home because my parents wanted different things from life, he recalls. His alcoholic father at various times worked in the mines, in a factory and ran a fish and chip shop. His mother was initially a nurse and then worked in a warehouse. I realised I couldn t trust my father from a very early age, because I never knew what mood he would be in when he walked into a room. I can t bear people like that to this day. His drinking became out of control when I was a teenager, and he also took lots of Valium. His idea of a good time was to go to a spit-and-sawdust saloon, whereas my mother was aspirational and wanted to go somewhere elegant, and often took me instead. Being an only child made me self-reliant, and I can get by for days without interacting with others which is good considering the work I do. Russell believes that spending so much time with his mother, aunts and grandmother developed his understanding of women and of how to write convincing female characters.
L.O To analyse the themes of gender and identity in Blood Brothers. Mr Lyons and Mr Johnstone What do we know about these characters? Discuss with the person next to you. 2 minutes! Challenge: How does the presentation of these two fathers convey Russell s own feelings?
L.O To analyse the themes of gender and identity in Blood Brothers. Female Gender Roles Think about the women in Blood Brothers, what is their main responsibility throughout the play? Discuss on tables 1 minute!
Reflection point How do you feel about this topic right now? Gender and Blood Brothers Good or not so sure... 20 Seconds.
L.O To analyse the themes of gender and identity in Blood Brothers. Glue the extract in your books Good: Read through and highlight/ underline anything which shows contrasting ideas about the roles of men and women. How does this extract show gender stereotypes? Challenge: Can you pick out any techniques Russell uses to show these roles? Not so sure: Read through and highlight/ underline anything which shows contrasting ideas about the roles of men and women. How does this extract show gender stereotypes?
L.O To analyse the themes of gender and identity in Blood Brothers. Task Write one P.E.E paragraph explaining how Russell portrays gender stereotypes within Blood Brothers. Sentence starters: Willy Russell portrays men/women/fathers/mothers as He does this by using techniques such as for example ... This makes the reader feel Challenge: Refer to context in your answer.
L.O To analyse the themes of gender and identity in Blood Brothers. Exit Question How does Linda suggest a different role to Mrs Johnstone and/ or Mrs Lyons? Think about how she is shown to be strong. (Page 99-100 might help you!)
