Blood brothers part 2 characters

Question 1

Linda

Answer 1

Begins as a tomboyish young girl but both twins fancy her from an early stage. She only has eyes for Mickey as a teenager but later turns to Edward for comfort and support, which turns into an affair. Despite this, she loves both twins and is a sympathetic character.

Question 2

Narrator

Answer 2

All-knowing and always slightly menacing- takes many roles throughout the play. Narrator constantly reminds the audience of the terrible choice that began this chain of events. Frequent mentions of fate and superstition but the Narrator claims it was class, not fate that caused the twins’ deaths.

Question 3

Sammy

Answer 3

When they are younger, Mickey just wants to be like Sammy. Quickly becomes a juvenile delinquent; even attempting to rob a bus as a teenager- he ends up in prison with Mickey.

Question 4

Mr Lyons

Answer 4

Married to Mrs Lyons- away so Mrs L can adopt Edward. Grows increasingly concerned about his wife’s mental health and wellbeing. He didn’t want to adopt, causing Mrs L to hide the illegal adoption. He also sacks the factory workers, causing Mickey to lose his job.