Blood Brothers Flashcards
What recurring symbol is used to foreshadow the tragic outcome of the twins?
‘Shoes on the table’
What does Mrs L use Mrs J’s superstitions to do?
To manipulate her into keeping her twin sons separated and unaware of each other.
What does the superstition ‘ shoes on the table’ mean?
It is a traditional legend/ belief that it is bad luck to put shoes on a table.
Which phrase is repeated throughout the play as a reminder that the boys cannot escape their fate?
Y’know the devils got your number/ Y’know he’s gonna find ya.
Why is the devil mentioned in this quote? - ‘ The devils got your number’.
It shows how the devils influence is always lurking nearby.
What is fate?
A predetermined course of events/ the future of an individual or community.
Why does Mrs L say that ‘They shall both immediately die’ ?
She is making up a superstition to manipulate and persuade Mrs J into staying quiet about their deal.
What is Mrs Lyons’ mindset when it comes to the twins and their relationship?
She believes that the twins must remain unaware of their shared existence, they must be raised apart and never told about their true origins.
How does the quote,’ They shall both immediately die’ foreshadow the outcome of this story?
It foreshadows, despite this superstition being made up by Mrs L , Mickey and Eddie’s tragic outcome at the end of the play. Her lies become reality.
The phrase ‘ I Curse you witch’ shows that when challenged Mrs L behaves in what kind of way?
She behaves erratically and aggressively.
Why is Mrs L’s curse inflicted upon Mrs J ironic?
As she is using language that is superstitious after mocking Mrs J’s superstitious nature, illustrating her hypocrisy.
What criticism is Russell commenting on when Mrs Lyons states ‘ I curse you witch’ ?
He criticizes the lack of accountability related to superstitious beliefs.
‘ We the English’ creates what kind of bond.
It creates a close knit bond and connection with the narrator and the reader. Adds a deeper sense of community.
What does Russell suggest with his strong connection to the reader?
He suggests a social and communal responsibility to address each issue he brings up.
The rhyming lines of ‘class’ and ‘pass’ emphasise what?
They emphasis the social class inequality and imbalance.
