Blood brothers Summary plot

• Who is Mrs Johnstone in 'Blood Brothers'?

  A struggling single mother of seven
• What does Mrs Lyons persuade Mrs Johnstone to do?

  To give her one of the twins
• Who does Mrs Lyons raise as her own?

  Edward
• Why does Mrs Johnstone get fired by Mrs Lyons?

  She fusses over Edward too much
• At what age do Mickey and Edward become friends?

  Seven
• What trouble do Mickey, Edward, and Linda get into as children?

  They throw stones at windows
• Why does Mrs Lyons want to move her family to the countryside?

  To keep Edward away from his biological family
• What happens to the Johnstone family after Mrs Lyons moves?

  They are rehoused by the council
• How do Mickey and Edward's friendship evolve as teenagers?

  They rekindle their friendship
• What significant life event happens to Mickey and Linda?

  They get married
• What leads to Mickey losing his factory job?

  He becomes unemployed after marriage
• How does Mickey's unemployment affect his relationship with Edward?

  Mickey becomes angry and frustrated
• Who persuades Mickey to commit a crime?

  Sammy
• What happens to Mickey and Sammy after the robbery?

  They are both sent to prison
• How does Mickey cope with depression in prison?

  He takes pills to help him cope
• What does Edward do after finishing university?

  He becomes Councillor Lyons
• How does Linda's relationship with Edward develop?

  They start a light romance
• What does Mrs Lyons reveal to Mickey about Edward and Linda?

  She points out their romance to him
• What tragic event occurs at the council chambers?

  Mickey accidentally kills Edward
• What happens to Mickey after he kills Edward?

  The police shoot Mickey
• What is the final scene of the play 'Blood Brothers' about?

  The twins lie dead on stage
• What are the key plot details of 'Blood Brothers'?

  • Mrs Johnstone is a struggling single mother.
  • She gives one twin to Mrs Lyons.
  • Mickey and Edward become friends at age seven.
  • They get into trouble with the police.
  • Mrs Lyons moves to the countryside to separate them.
  • They rekindle their friendship as teenagers.
  • Mickey marries Linda but loses his job.
  • Mickey commits a crime and goes to prison.
  • After release, Edward and Linda start a romance.
  • Mickey confronts Edward, leading to tragedy.
• What themes are explored in 'Blood Brothers'?

  • Class divide and social inequality
  • The impact of choices on fate
  • The bond of brotherhood
  • The consequences of superstition
  • The role of motherhood and sacrifice