How do the images below relate to the key themes in 'Blood Brothers'?
Some of the themes that Russell explores in 'Blood Brothers' are:
Class
Money
Fate
Superstition
Childhood
Growing up
Friendship
Identity
Gender
Violence
Nature vs. nurture
In the exam, you might be asked to comment on the presentation of a theme.
You will need to know which parts of the musical explore each of these and will need to be able to use key quotations which demonstrate these themes.
Have a go at the following questions to revise the key themes Russell explores in the play.
You should always refer to your own text when working through these examples. These quotations are for reference only.
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