Blood Brothers: Characters (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Mrs. Johnstone's quote about looking 42 at 25 primarily reflect?
What does Mrs. Johnstone's quote about looking 42 at 25 primarily reflect?
Poverty and exhaustion from her life
What does Mrs. Johnstone believe will happen if either twin learns he was once a pair?
What does Mrs. Johnstone believe will happen if either twin learns he was once a pair?
They shall both immediately die
How does Mrs. Lyons secure the adoption of one of the twins?
How does Mrs. Lyons secure the adoption of one of the twins?
She manipulates Mrs. Johnstone's superstitions
What does Mrs. Lyons' outburst 'I curse you. Witch!' demonstrate about her character?
What does Mrs. Lyons' outburst 'I curse you. Witch!' demonstrate about her character?
Her descent into madness and paranoia
What does Mickey's wish to be like Sammy reveal about his character?
What does Mickey's wish to be like Sammy reveal about his character?
His longing for power and freedom
When does Mickey say 'How come you got everything...an' I got nothin'?'
When does Mickey say 'How come you got everything...an' I got nothin'?'
In the confrontation with Edward
What does Edward's comment about living 'like a bohemian' on the dole reveal?
What does Edward's comment about living 'like a bohemian' on the dole reveal?
His naive, sheltered upbringing
What does Edward's final scene quote 'I can't even do that' illustrate?
What does Edward's final scene quote 'I can't even do that' illustrate?
His vulnerability and powerlessness
What does Linda say about Mickey taking antidepressants?
What does Linda say about Mickey taking antidepressants?
You're just gettin' soft, Mick
What condition does Linda place on her love for Mickey?
What condition does Linda place on her love for Mickey?
Not when you've got them inside you
What does Sammy's quote 'I got y' I shot y'' reveal about his character?
What does Sammy's quote 'I got y' I shot y'' reveal about his character?
His aggressive behaviour and pride in crime
What theme does Sammy's influence on Mickey highlight?
What theme does Sammy's influence on Mickey highlight?
How negative role models lead down destructive paths
What does the Narrator's question about superstition vs. class challenge the audience to do?
What does the Narrator's question about superstition vs. class challenge the audience to do?
Consider the root causes of the tragedy
What does the Narrator's line 'There's a pact been sealed' foreshadow?
What does the Narrator's line 'There's a pact been sealed' foreshadow?
The tragic events from the agreement
What does Russell suggest is the true cause of the tragedy, not superstition?
What does Russell suggest is the true cause of the tragedy, not superstition?
Social inequality and class