Contrasting Characters in "Blood Brothers
Explore the contrasting characters of Mrs. Johnstone and Mrs. Lyons in the play "Blood Brothers" by selecting relevant details and discussing their differences in social class, personality traits, and life circumstances. Discover how Russell presents these characters through dialogue, actions, and stage directions.
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English English Blood Brothers Miss Redmond Would like you to select relevant detail to explore contrasting characters. Like Comment 2 minutes ago Miss Redmond Think of four synonyms (words that mean the same thing) for the word on the left. If you have the four words I have you think like a genius....er.... ME of course! My Words: deduce understand assume surmise
Learning Outcomes Good Even Better (C-B grade skill) Excellent (A-A* grade skill) (E-D grade skill) Answers will be based on narrative, with some discussion based on characters Answers will be more focused, with solid knowledge of the text used to support judgments. For B, answers will be sustained and thoughtful. Answers will be astute, evaluative and assured, and for A*, perhaps, original.
What perception do some people have of single mothers living on benefits?
Think of peoples perceptions... Why do we tend to view wealthy people in a different way to poor? So what is Russell doing by having such contrasting characters?
Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons are contrasting characters. How many examples of contrasts can you find? Mrs Johnstone Mrs Lyons Working Class Middle Class
Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons Below are some ideas that show how the characters contrast. Mrs Johnstone Mrs Lyons Working Class Middle Class Susceptible Manipulative Seven children Childless Poor Rich Kind, caring and thoughtful Mean, selfish Hard but busy, dramatic life Empty, lonely life Struggling single parent Has security and marriage
Mrs Johnstone & Mrs Lyons Using your knowledge of the characters of Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons write explaining how Russell presents the characters of Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons to the audience. Remember: Dialogue, actions and stage directions. Mrs Johnstone & Mrs Lyons The first difference we notice about Mrs Johnstone is... Mrs Johnstone is whilst Mrs Lyons The way they speak conveys to the audience that The way they act towards one another gives us an insight into their relationship
English English Blood Brothers Miss Redmond Would like you to select relevant detail to explore contrasting characters. Like Comment 55 minutes ago Miss Redmond Great student Today I............................. Like Comment Willy Russell likes this Great student
