Blood Brothers (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

Narrator (speaking about Linda): 'There’s a girl inside the woman / Who’s waiting to get free / She’s washed a million dishes / She’s always making tea.'

Explore the significance of Linda in the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer

[40 marks]

Mickey: 'You shot him, you shot him.'

In what ways is violence important in the play?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Mickey: 'Eddie’s my best friend, Mam. He lives up by the park…'

What is the significance of friendship in Blood Brothers?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer

[40 marks]

Mickey: 'It’s borin’.'

Teacher: 'Yes, yes, you might think it’s boring but you won’t be sayin’ that when you can’t get a job.'

Explore how the importance of education is presented through Mickey in Blood Brothers.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

Mrs Lyons: 'They shall be raised apart and never, ever told what was once the truth.'

In what ways is Mrs Lyons presented as lonely and unhappy in Blood Brothers?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

Mrs Johnstone: 'I start a job next week. I’ll have money comin’ in an’ I’ll be able to pay y'.'

In what ways is Mrs Johnstone presented as a strong female character in Blood Brothers?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]

Edward: 'Why . . . why is a job so important?'

In what ways are work and unemployment important in Blood Brothers?

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[40 marks]