Blood Brothers: Class Divide
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GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on themes of class divide in Blood Brothers for GCSE students, featuring exam-style questions designed to develop understanding and analytical skills.
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Blood Brothers: Class Divide
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Scene Summary and Context
In the play 'Blood Brothers', the stark contrast between the lives of the working class and the wealthy is central to the narrative. The story begins in a working-class neighbourhood, where Mickey and Eddie grow up as friends but are separated by their social backgrounds. The 'class divide' manifests through their homes, education, and opportunities, reflecting societal divisions. The opening scenes depict Mickey's modest home, with 'peeling wallpaper' and 'cluttered furniture', symbolising economic hardship, while Eddie's affluent upbringing is suggested through references to 'luxurious surroundings'. The play explores how these differences influence their identities and destinies, culminating in tragic consequences. The narrative also examines societal attitudes towards class, with characters embodying stereotypes and expectations. The phrase 'you'll never get out of here' encapsulates the limitations placed on working-class characters, contrasting with Eddie's 'bright future'. As the story progresses, the class divide becomes an insurmountable barrier, affecting relationships and life choices, ultimately highlighting the social inequalities prevalent in 1980s Britain.
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Question 1
Answer briefly.
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What are two key differences in the backgrounds of Mickey and Eddie as described in the summary?
[2 marks]C
Question 2
Identify the literary technique used in the phrase 'peeling wallpaper'.
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What technique is exemplified by describing Mickey's home as having 'peeling wallpaper'?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Imagery
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration
D
Question 3
Explain how the phrase 'you'll never get out of here' reflects societal attitudes.
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How does this phrase illustrate societal stereotypes about the working class?
[3 marks]E
Question 4
The contrasting descriptions of Mickey's 'peeling wallpaper' and Eddie's 'luxurious surroundings' emphasise the social gap between the characters, reinforcing the theme of class divide and its influence on their lives.
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Identify and explain the effect of the contrasting imagery used to describe Mickey's and Eddie's homes.
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Question 5
Identify one literary device in the phrase 'bright future' and explain its significance.
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What literary device is used in 'bright future'?
Aa) Personification
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Alliteration
Dd) Hyperbole
G
Question 6
Write a short paragraph analysing how the social divide impacts the characters' destinies.
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Describe how the class divide influences Mickey's and Eddie's futures.
H
Question 7
Design a creative writing task based on the theme of class divide. Provide a clear prompt and a checklist of elements to include.
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Creative Writing: Write a scene where a character from a working-class background interacts with a wealthier individual. Use dialogue and description to highlight social differences.
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Question 8
Identify and explain the significance of the phrase 'social barriers'.
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What does the phrase 'social barriers' signify in the context of Blood Brothers?
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