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  • Blood Brothers

    • Plot summary

      Blood Brothers by Willy Russell is centred around Mickey and Edward, twins who are separated at birth. How will their different upbringings affect their adult lives?

    • Plot summary quiz

      Revise and learn about the plot of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell with this activity.

    • Themes – WJEC

      A theme is an idea that runs throughout a text. In Blood Brothers, the themes of social class and inequality, superstition and fate, and violence are explored.

    • Themes quiz

      Revise and learn about the themes of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell with this activity.

    • Characters – WJEC

      The main characters in Blood Brothers are Mickey Johnstone and Edward Lyons, and their mothers, Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons. Learn about the complicated and difficult lives they lead.

    • Characters activity

      Revise and learn about the characters of Blood Brothers with this activity.

    • Form, structure and language – WJEC

      Blood Brothers is a play - this has an impact on its language and structure. The dialogue emphasises the characters’ different classes, while the structure of the play tracks the twins’ development.

    • Form, structure and language quiz

      Revise and learn about the form, structure and language of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell with this activity.

    • Dramatisation – WJEC

      Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers was intended to be performed with music, rather than simply read. It is important to consider the characterisation, staging and music when studying the play.

    • Sample exam question – WJEC

      An example of the type of question you might be asked in the exam and how best to approach it.

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