Blood Brothers: Writer's Methods & Techniques (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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What does foreshadowing reveal in Blood Brothers?
What does foreshadowing reveal in Blood Brothers?
Fate of the twins
Effect of foreshadowing in Blood Brothers
Effect of foreshadowing in Blood Brothers
Sense of inevitability and tragedy
Three themes frequently revisited in Blood Brothers
Three themes frequently revisited in Blood Brothers
Superstition, fate, class differences
Purpose of repeated phrases & songs
Purpose of repeated phrases & songs
Reinforce ideas, show inescapable destinies
What does juxtaposition contrast?
What does juxtaposition contrast?
Mickey & Edward in different social classes
What does juxtaposition highlight?
What does juxtaposition highlight?
Social inequality effects & environmental impact
What do songs/music reflect?
What do songs/music reflect?
Mood of the play
What do songs provide insight into?
What do songs provide insight into?
Characters' thoughts & feelings
What do songs add to the narrative?
What do songs add to the narrative?
Emotional depth
What type of narrator is used?
What type of narrator is used?
Omniscient
What is the narrator's role?
What is the narrator's role?
Guides audience, offers commentary & moral judgement
What is the narrator compared to?
What is the narrator compared to?
Greek chorus
What tone does the narrator maintain?
What tone does the narrator maintain?
Tragic tone