Summary

• Who is the author of the play "Blood Brothers"?

  Willie Russell
• What is the main theme of "Blood Brothers"?

  • Modern tragedy
  • Class divisions
  • The impact of environment on life outcomes
• What are the names of the two main protagonists in "Blood Brothers"?

  Mickey and Edward
• What is a characteristic of a tragedy as described in the lesson?

  A protagonist has a fatal flaw that leads to their downfall
• Who is Mrs. Johnstone in "Blood Brothers"?

  A struggling single mother
• What shocking news does Mrs. Johnstone discover?

  She is pregnant with twins
• What does Mrs. Lyons want from Mrs. Johnstone?

  To adopt one of her twins
• What type of pact does Mrs. Lyons make with Mrs. Johnstone?

  A Faustian pact
• What does Mrs. Johnstone keep after the bargain with Mrs. Lyons?

  One of her sons, Mickey
• How does Mrs. Lyons deceive her husband about Edward's origins?

  She pretends to be pregnant
• What happens to Mrs. Johnstone after she is fired by Mrs. Lyons?

  She feels betrayed
• How do Mickey and Edward first meet?

  As children at the age of seven
• What societal issue is highlighted when Mickey and Edward get into trouble with the police?

  The different treatment of working-class and middle-class children
• What does Mrs. Lyons do to separate Edward from Mickey?

  She convinces her husband to move
• What happens to Linda's family in the story?

  They are rehoused to the same area as Edward
• What are the main events that lead to the downfall of Mickey and Edward?

  1. Mrs. Johnstone gives away one twin.
  2. Mickey and Edward grow up unaware of their relation.
  3. They reunite as friends but face class differences.
  4. Mickey struggles with unemployment and crime.
  5. A tragic confrontation leads to their deaths.
• What does Mickey do after marrying Linda?

  He gets a factory job
• How does Mickey's life differ from Edward's after they grow up?

  Mickey faces poverty while Edward has stability
• What leads Mickey to commit a crime?

  His desperation after losing his job
• What happens to Mickey and Sammy after committing a crime?

  They are caught and sent to prison
• How does Mickey's mental state change during his time in prison?

  He becomes depressed and addicted to pills
• What is the significance of the affair between Linda and Edward?

  It deepens the tragedy and conflict between the twins
• What tragic event occurs at the end of "Blood Brothers"?

  Mickey accidentally kills Edward
• What does the ending of "Blood Brothers" reflect on society?

  It highlights the impact of class divisions on life outcomes
• What are the key themes explored in "Blood Brothers"?

  • Class division
  • Fate and free will
  • The impact of environment on identity
  • The consequences of choices