Blood Brothers - Sammy

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

In Blood Brothers, Willey Russell presents Sammy as a stereotypical working-class citizen in 1980s Britain, whose lack of educational opportunities makes him susceptible to violence and brutality. Ultimately, Russell uses Sammy’s violent depiction to critique social injustice in Thatcherite Britain.

Question 2

Quotes -

Answer 2

I’m gonna get a real gun soon - Foreshadowing, unaware of the dangers of guns at this stage
Sammy laughs at Edward’s voice and Mickey’s misfortune
We don’t use the shooters. They’re just frighteners.