Blood brothers what is the story

To view it, click here. This play was amazing! It was beautiful, heartbreaking and reflective. A comedy that ends in a tragedy. The play discuss class issues and shows the harsh differences between a working-class woman and a 'rich' woman. A set of twins, one given away so he can have a better life, one trapped in the same vicious life as his mother.

Their story is powerful and discusses a range of social issues that needed addressing. I absolutely love Willy Russell's plays and this one was no different. Highly recomm This play was amazing! Highly recommed- cannot wait to teach it! Feb 22, Paige rated it liked it. In all honesty i havent read too many plays so i didnt really know what to expect. I finished this in about 1h 30mins and i actually quite enjoyed it!

Probably wouldnt choose to read it because its not my thing- but as its a book from school, it wasnt too bad really! Jul 06, Adi Rahman rated it it was amazing Shelves: stank. Best book. Will forever be my favourite West End musical. Aug 29, Tracey D rated it it was amazing. Brilliant, I can only imagine it must be amazing to see on stage. Definitely on my to see list!!

Aug 12, Mariam Abood rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , believe-the-hype , infinite-rereads , beautifully-interestingly-written , plays , school-books , , 5-stars , kitchen-sink-realism. This is one of my favourite plays of all time and far surpasses some "classic plays I have read.

This play is raw and intricate because it touches upon issues that are relevant in today's society, and may always be relevant in today's society, contrary to Marxist belief. This play explores whether there is inherently much difference between the classes, or if we have just been conditioned to think there is. So the synopsis is a bit cheesy, two brothers who were separated at birth, to only meet ea This is one of my favourite plays of all time and far surpasses some "classic plays I have read.

So the synopsis is a bit cheesy, two brothers who were separated at birth, to only meet each other again but not know they are brothers. Consequently, there is an irony to the title Blood Brothers and one of the play's major themes, which is friendship.

Like The Boy in the Striped Pajamas this book has an endearing concept, the idea that friendship can arise between two children despite what there social standings in life may be. However, this play goes further than that, and explore whether or not this childhood friendship can last on until adult life, when prejudices within people start to become more apparent. As they grow older, the twins begin to realise that they are on completely different ends of the social spectrum. Eddie's extremely privileged background starts to pay off in later life as he is able to go to university, however Mickey is stuck in a dead end job and then later unemployment.

This sort of reminded me of my time at school, because while I don't whole heartedly believe in meritocracy I do remember a lot of the kids in my class always refused to do work because they were adamant that they were going to get a job after school, and a lot of them now are stuck in dead-end jobs at 16 that they hate.

This is not necessarily because they were lazy, but it was because that was what their entire family had done, so why should they have been any different? Thankfully however, not all kids stuck to this stereotype and a lot of them are doing well at A-level. Overall, a tragic read, and a good pick for school work or just for a bit of fun, seeing as this is a musical. I saw the Blood Brothers musical a couple of years ago and have been interested in reading this ever since then, and it was surprisingly more enjoyable than I was expecting.

Reading a script of a musical was certainly a new experience for me, but it was actually quite fun and the musical format acted as an interesting way in which to explore class concerns and prejudices. I listened to the soundtrack whilst I read the lyrics for each song, which I think enabled me to appreciate it more than if I I saw the Blood Brothers musical a couple of years ago and have been interested in reading this ever since then, and it was surprisingly more enjoyable than I was expecting.

I listened to the soundtrack whilst I read the lyrics for each song, which I think enabled me to appreciate it more than if I had just solely read the lyrics, which on their own do not bring the narrative to life very well. I really liked some of the songs, but there were a couple that were not so good, as the messages and meanings behind them were a bit too heavy-handed. The narrative structure was also a little weird, as the end of the story is shown at the very beginning and the Narrator also continually reminds the audience of the eventual outcome of the story.

While I understood the point of this, as it is central to the narrative, I did not particularly love it and would have probably preferred foreshadowing the outcome without revealing it completely first. Blood Brothers was actually more entertaining than I was expecting it to be. I enjoyed some of the songs, although others were a little forceful with their intended messages. Despite my enjoyment of this, I would definitely recommend watching a production of the musical before reading the book.

Jan 12, Bavita Rani rated it it was amazing. This play. Lord, it was amazing! This is genuinely an amazing play to both read and watch, about a mother who has had to give up one of her twin son's because she cannot afford to keep him, only to find that the woman she sold him to, has banned her from seeing him.

The years pass and both twins reconnect despite their mothers wishes and life for the boys become even more confusing when there is a girl involved. Seriously, this play gives you all the feels and I am so immensely glad that I picke This play. Seriously, this play gives you all the feels and I am so immensely glad that I picked it up. As soon as I finished it, I found that the play was showing at the Alhambra and went to see it, and it really did not disappoint!

This play is just simply fantastic. You need to read it. May 12, Ben Gailey rated it really liked it. Tragedy is a theme written from the very start of this Liverpudlian play. Russell's tragic work of fiction about two brother's torn apart from each other from birth both supplements the reader and audience with a heavy dose of sadness, comedy and superstition set in the slum environments of 60's's Liverpudlian England. What happens to the two Johnstone twins? I dearly recommend you to read this relatively short play and then watch the performance.

I must add that the theater production was fa Tragedy is a theme written from the very start of this Liverpudlian play. I must add that the theater production was faultless and inexplicably immense. I think the book was a bit drained due to the fact that it was school and so we have to analyse it and re-analyse it until I no longer see it as the story it is but just a bit of text.

Other than that it was an enjoyable read but I am not ecstatic about it. It is interesting to then see it performed as a the musical it is afterwards and to see how it differs to how you play it in your head. Oct 10, Kelly rated it it was ok. I finished this book the day i borrowed it from the school library.

Well I thought this book was very interesting and not suitable for children. It had a lot of swear words in the book and a lot of mean languages. This is actually a play with scripts in the format of a book. I don't know whether it is based on a true story or not, but I hope it isn't because I really don't want someone to actually die so tragically See more Oct 05, Leo Goldsmith rated it it was ok.

I was in a bit of a dilemma here - there are clear faults in the text as a piece of musical drama and I might be jaundiced by having now seen in performed three times Thank you to W. May 31, Charlotte novelsandteacups rated it it was amazing Shelves: inspirational. I studied this for my GCSE's and even got the chance to see it in the theatre's at the time too. Narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator the reader realises after reading the story that Wickham may be exploring the theme of hate.

Paul is uncomfortable with his relationship with his twin brother Benjy. He dislikes the fact that Benjy appears to be able to do things that Paul himself cannot do. Paul also dislikes not being as brave as Benjy and in many ways uses Benjy as his benchmark for doing things.

This may be important as Wickham may be suggesting that Paul compares himself to Benjy. When the reality is he has no need to. Which may be the point that Wickham is attempting to make.

He may be suggesting that should a person continually compare themselves to another person they will inevitably be unhappy. Something which is very much the case when it comes to Paul. He is an unhappy child based solely on what he perceives are his inadequacies. At no stage does Paul think of the things that he is good at rather his main focus is on how he is not as good as Benjy at things.

There is also a sense that Paul is afraid of failure or at least what he perceives to be failure. The walk at night time with his father and Benjy being an example.

Yet at the same time Paul wants to make a connection with Benjy. Even if it means that he feels as though he is second best to Benjy. This too may be important as Wickham could be highlighting how deep and strong the bond is between Paul and Benjy.

Though Paul may hate Benjy. He still wants to be his friend. He wants to have a loving relationship with his brother. If this is the case then Paul will never be happy as he will always be looking to see if he can better Benjy rather than living each day as it comes. There is also some symbolism in the story which may be important.

The angelic appearance of the tree during the day in many ways mirrors how Paul lives his life. By having Paul playing with the leather Wickham could be symbolically suggesting that Paul is making a new pair of shoes to walk in. Something that is clearer to the reader when Paul attacks Benjy. The fact that Mac is unaware of what is happening and thinks that both boys are playing may also be important as it could suggest that the battle that Paul feels he is facing with Benjy is not a public battle but a personal battle.

The end of the story is also interesting as Wickham appears to be exploring the theme of fear. Benjy is afraid of Paul after he threatens him with the sharp awl. For the first time in the story Benjy shows fear. This may be important as it is through showing fear that the reader suspects that Benjy may now have an understanding for how Paul feels.

In reality the attack connects both Paul and Benjy. Though at the time neither boy would be aware of this. It is also possible that through the experience of the attack both Paul and Benjy will become closer to one another.

With Benjy probably knowing or understanding how Paul feels. If anything their relationship will grow and prosper. Paul has stood up for himself and by doing so has defined himself. Whether he meant to do so is another thing but the important thing is that he has done it. He has stood on his own two feet and not let Benjy get the better of him. Which may leave some readers to suggest that Benjy will treat Paul as an equal rather than as somebody that he can taunt and use for his own amusement.

Yes… It is interesting but my english literature teacher gave me a assignment to do said I must give a example of shy in the story but its not anywhere to be found. I would need to read the story again to find an example. However the fact that Paul internalizes all the things or slights he feels when it comes to Benjy may suggest he is shy and inward looking.

This story reminds me of Cain and Abel. It does not appear to be a Biblical allusion however, though the anger that Cain felt towards Abel may be compared. Paul never hated him but hated his personality and capabilities. Why does Benjy have this look on his face? Possibly because Benjy cannot understand what has happened. I would need to read the story again. Paul and Benjy are brothers who are closer than they think.

Benjy is surprised and confused because he did not know or understand why Paul reacted in this way. Conflict: Paul envies Benjy carefree personality as a result of this he grew to hate Benjy.

This hate resulted n him attacking his brother. You can find the story in the World of Prose. We do not include these stories on our sit for copyright reasons. I hope that this was helpful to you, William. The conflict is paul attacked benjy because his envy grew until it turned to hatred towards benjy, but then when paul realized that benjy felt fear just like him.

He decided not to make a finishing blow.