Blood Brothers

    Cards (84)

    • What are the main themes covered in Blood Brothers?
      • Superstition & Fate
      • Social Class
      • Nature Vs Nurture
      • Teenagers
      • Violence
      • Mrs Johnstone
      • Mrs Lyons
      • Mickey
      • Edward
      • Narrator
      • Setting & Context
    • What does the narrator say about shoes on the table?
      It's a superstition that brings bad luck
    • What does the phrase "the devil’s got your number" imply?
      It suggests impending misfortune or danger
    • What superstition is associated with breaking a looking glass?
      It brings seven years of bad luck
    • What does Mrs Johnstone warn Mrs Lyons about new shoes on a table?
      It could lead to unforeseen consequences
    • What does Mrs Lyons say about the twins' fate?
      If they learn they were twins, they will die
    • What does Edward mean by "it's just a secret, everybody has secrets"?
      Everyone has personal matters they hide
    • What does Edward ask Mickey about a dictionary?
      He asks if Mickey knows what it is
    • What does Mickey mean by "Gis a sweet"?
      He is asking for a sweet treat
    • How does the difference in social class affect Edward and Mickey?
      It impacts their opportunities and experiences
    • What does Mrs Johnstone say about starting a job?
      She will have money coming in
    • What does Mrs Lyons mean by "you are not like them"?
      She believes Edward is superior to others
    • What does the narrator say about debts?
      A debt is a debt and must be paid
    • How does social class impact the Johnstone and Lyons families?
      It affects their life opportunities and choices
    • What does Edward say about jobs?
      He questions why a job is important
    • What does Mrs Johnstone hope for Mickey's future?
      She hopes he will be a credit to her
    • What does the narrator say about a pact being sealed?
      It indicates a significant agreement has been made
    • What does Mickey mean by "we were born on the same day"?
      It signifies their close bond as brothers
    • What does Mrs Lyons say about Edward's behavior?
      She believes he learns bad behavior from others
    • What does Mickey express about his identity?
      He wishes he could have been Edward
    • What does the narrator say about life at sixteen?
      Life has no ending when you're sweet sixteen
    • What does the phrase "the street’s turned into Paradise" imply?
      It suggests a carefree and joyful youth
    • How does violence manifest in the lives of the characters?
      It escalates from childhood play to tragedy
    • What does Mickey say about getting a real gun?
      He expresses intent to acquire one soon
    • What does the narrator mean by "the whole thing’s just a game"?
      It trivializes the violence in their lives
    • What does Mrs Johnstone say about her past husband?
      He told her she was sexier than Marilyn Monroe
    • What do references to Marilyn Monroe symbolize in the play?
      They contrast glamour with harsh reality
    • How does Mrs Johnstone's life compare to Hollywood glamour?
      Her life starkly contrasts with romanticized hopes
    • Who is Mrs Johnstone's husband compared to?
      Marilyn Monroe
    • What does Mrs Johnstone mean by "kids can’t live on love alone"?
      Children need material support, not just love
    • What does the phrase "a bike with both wheels on" imply?
      It suggests stability and functionality
    • What does Mrs Johnstone mean by "they’re a pair, they go together"?
      She refers to the bond between her children
    • What does Mrs Johnstone ask Eddie to keep a secret?
      Her plans to move house
    • What does Mrs Johnstone mean by "We’re getting’ out, / We’re movin’ house, / We’re starting all over again"?
      She expresses hope for a fresh start
    • What does Mrs Johnstone ask about the locket?
      Whether Eddie still keeps it
    • What does Mrs Johnstone mean when she says "I don’t want your money"?
      She values emotional support over financial help
    • What does Mrs Johnstone imply with "you’ve not had much of a life with me, have y’?"
      She acknowledges their troubled relationship
    • What does Mrs Johnstone want Eddie to deny when she says "Tell me it’s not true, / Say it’s just a story"?
      She wants him to deny a painful truth
    • What do the references to Marilyn Monroe signify in the play?
      They highlight the contrast between dreams and reality
    • How does Mrs Lyons view the concept of an adopted child?
      She believes an adopted child can be her own