Blood Brothers (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Author of Blood Brothers
Author of Blood Brothers
Willy Russell
Twin brothers' names
Twin brothers' names
Mickey and Edward
Why twins separated at birth
Why twins separated at birth
Mrs. Johnstone's poverty
Who raises Edward
Who raises Edward
Mrs. Lyons
Mickey's social class
Mickey's social class
Working-class
Edward's social class
Edward's social class
Privileged, middle-class
Twins' relationship growing up
Twins' relationship growing up
Best friends, unaware they're brothers
Mickey's struggles as adult
Mickey's struggles as adult
Unemployment, depression, crime
Woman both brothers love
Woman both brothers love
Linda
What drives Mickey to confront Edward
What drives Mickey to confront Edward
Jealousy and despair
How Blood Brothers ends
How Blood Brothers ends
Both brothers killed
Superstition about separated twins
Superstition about separated twins
They die if they learn of their relationship
Key themes of Blood Brothers
Key themes of Blood Brothers
Class and fate