How is the theme of social class presented within the play ‘Blood Brothers’?
Paragraph One – Introduction. What are the themes within ‘Blood Brothers’? Why is social class
one of the most important themes?
Paragraph Two – The differences in wealth between the Johnstone and Lyons families (the
mothers, the homes, the employment and what can be offered to the children…)
Paragraph Three – The characters of Mickey and Edward (when children and as adults). How
does their behaviour, actions and language represents their social class?
Paragraph Four – Education
Paragraph Five – Employment opportunities open to the Johnstone and Lyons families (focus upon
all members and not just Mickey and Edward)
Paragraph Six – Society. Discuss how society treats people of different social classes (think
about the policeman scene and how the neighbours react when the Johnstone family move away.)
Paragraph Seven – Conclusion – What is Willy Russell’s message? Do you think social class plays
an important part in shaping the conclusion of the play?