Identify Key Themes in 'Blood Brothers'

In this worksheet, students will explore the key themes presented in Russell's 'Blood Brothers'.

Key stage: KS 4

Year: GCSE

GCSE Subjects: English Literature

GCSE Boards: Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel, AQA,

Curriculum topic: Post-1914 Prose / Drama, Post-1914 Play or Novel, Modern Texts: Drama

Curriculum subtopic: Blood Brothers

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Worksheet Overview

How do the images below relate to the key themes in 'Blood Brothers'?

Two young men clasping hands as blood brothers Piles of cash Devil

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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