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Sounds,23 Mar 2023,12 mins

SeriesBlood Brothers

1. Plot

Bitesize GCSE English Literature

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Jean Menzies and Carl Anka discuss the plot of Blood Brothers, a musical by Liverpudlian playwright Willy Russell. It revolves around twin boys - Mickey and Edward - who are separated at birth and brought up in completely different environments in the city. The play, set in the 1960s, is divided into two acts, with songs throughout. Written during a period of huge changes in society and politics, Blood Brothers draws the audience’s attention to the detrimental effect that social inequality can have on people’s lives. Jean and Carl take you through the main events in the play and what you need to remember for your exams, as well as the best quotes to use in your essays. More GCSE revision for Blood Brothers - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxv7sg8 Suitable for: AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas

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