What is the moral message of Blood Brothers?

What is the moral message of Blood Brothers?

The main themes in Blood Brothers are connected with differences in social class, and the effects these have on the lives of the main characters. Although superstition and fate are presented as themes, the political message of the play seems to be saying that it is real-world social forces that shape people’s lives.

What decade is Act 2 of Blood Brothers set in?

1960s
In the 1960s, a number of ‘new towns’ were created, such as Telford, Milton Keynes and Skelmersdale, where Act Two of Blood Brothers is set.

How does Mickey Change in Blood Brothers?

Mickey has to grow up quickly as a teenager. He leaves school in order to get a job and then has to support his new wife Linda after she falls pregnant. He is only 18 when he loses his job, leaving him in a desperate situation. This means he becomes resentful at a young age, which Edward is unable to understand.

Why is Blood Brothers relevant today?

Perhaps it is because Blood Brothers has touched the hearts and minds of a generation of theatregoers in dealing with two of the most pressing social issues of our time – inequality and unemployment. Certainly in these more difficult times, Blood Brothers continues to have resonance and relevance.

What swear word does Mickey teach Edward?

Russell uses abbreviation and phonetic spelling to create Mickey’s Liverpudlian accent. He tells Edward to ‘Gis a sweet’ when they first meet. Russell suggests the class difference between them when Mickey teaches Edward to swear which Edward, using middle class vocabulary, describes as ‘smashing’.

What are the 3 main themes in Blood Brothers?

The main themes include:

• social class and inequality.
• superstition and fate.
• violence.

Is Mrs Johnstone to blame?

Mickey is to blame – he is the author of his own misfortunes and is particularly to blame. Mrs Johnstone is to blame for Mickey’s misfortunes in life and can therefore be held responsible for this death.

What is Russell’s political message behind the play Blood Brothers?

For Russell, society is inherently unfair because your life opportunities are determined by your class. He criticises the fact that your life not by your merits, not by your hard work, and not even by your education.

What age is Mrs Lyons?

She is 25 years old at the start of the play and has already had seven children. This suggests that she has a naturally maternal character, embracing new life and being a caring person.

Why are Mickey and Linda excluded?

The boys meet again when they 14 and they have both been excluded from school for being rude to their teachers. They both fall in love with the same girl, Linda. Eddie almost tells her that he loves her but doesn’t want to hurt Mickey and so helps them get together.

Is Blood Brothers suitable for a 10 year old?

Special notice: Blood Brothers contains moderate adult language and scenes of a violent nature, therefore it is not suitable for young children. Accompanied youths aged 12 and up are welcome to see the show.

Who is the villain in Blood Brothers?

Sammy Johnstone
Sammy Johnstone was born in the early 1960’s to Mr and Mrs Johnstone. Mrs Johnstone is in crippling debt, and because of this, his father walks out on him, Mrs Johnstone and her six other children.

What is Mrs Johnstone’s first name?

Casts

How old is Mrs Johnstone at the start of Blood Brothers?

25 years old at the start of the play and has already had seven children.

Can 14 year olds watch 15?

No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.

Is Blood Brothers suitable for a 13 year old?

It’s adult based subject matter, not really for kids, so they might get bored.

Is there swearing in Blood Brothers?

It is quite harrowing and there is some swearing in it.