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What is the primary focus of the Shelbys in Peaky Blinders?
Protecting
and
securing
their
family
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How does the family loyalty theme in Peaky Blinders compare to The Sopranos?
Both emphasize family dynamics in
crime
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Who is the protagonist of Peaky Blinders?
Tommy Shelby
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What character traits define Tommy Shelby?
Cool
, quiet,
ambitious
,
intelligent
,
cunning
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How does Tommy Shelby's plan to inflate the racehorse's value demonstrate his character?
It shows his
ingenuity
and
strategic thinking
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Who is the antagonist in the first season of Peaky Blinders?
Campbell
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What makes Campbell's role as an antagonist unusual in crime dramas?
He threatens the
status quo
established by criminals
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How does Campbell's character establish a binary opposition to Tommy Shelby?
Through his actions and
moral stance
against crime
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What role does Aunt Polly play in Peaky Blinders?
She is the older
matriarch
of the family
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How does Arthur Shelby contrast with Tommy Shelby?
Arthur is less
smart
and more
violent
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What is the typical narrative structure of the gangster genre as seen in Peaky Blinders?
The criminal family's power is threatened
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What major threats does the criminal family face in Peaky Blinders?
Other
gangs
, the law, internal threats
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What significant event occurs due to Tommy's robbery in Episode 1?
It brings
Campbell
to Birmingham
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Who is Grace in Peaky Blinders?
An undercover agent who catches
Tommy's
eye
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How does long-form TV drama enhance the narrative complexity in Peaky Blinders?
By adding more
subplots
and
characters
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What are the key themes and character dynamics established in Episode 1 of Peaky Blinders?
Family loyalty
and protection
Tommy's
ambition and cunning
Campbell as a unique antagonist
Aunt Polly as matriarch
Arthur as
violent sibling
Threats from gangs and law
Introduction of
Grace and
potential betrayal
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What are the main character roles in Peaky Blinders?
Protagonist
:
Tommy Shelby
(antihero)
Antagonist
: Campbell (lawmaker)
Matriarch: Aunt Polly
Sibling:
Arthur Shelby
(
violent
)
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What are the main threats faced by the Shelby family?
Rival gangs
Law enforcement
Internal family conflicts
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