Blood Brothers - Edward

Question 1

Act 1 pg 27 - “hello” / “Gis a sweet”

Answer 1

Edward - standard english in contrast with
Mickey - working class dialect

Their social division is made clear in their first scene, yet neither care at their age

Question 2

Act 1 pg 28 - “(sitting beside mickey)”

Answer 2

Stage direction

Acts as a visual symbol of the twins being back together

Question 3

Act 1 Page 33 ”Edward turns to go then stops.“

Answer 3

Stage direction

Implies the immediate connection between Edward and Mrs Johnstone

Question 4

Act 1 Page 35 ”the bogey man?“

Answer 4

Question reinforces theme of superstition

A bad omen which foreshadows the tragic ending to the play

Question 5

Act 1 Page 35 ”We’re blood brothers, aren’t we, Mickey?“

Answer 5

Dramatic irony

Mrs Lyons and the audience know this is true