Understanding Themes in 'Blood Brothers'

Understanding Themes in 'Blood Brothers'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video explores Willie Russell's play 'Blood Brothers' using 10 quotes to highlight key themes such as identity, social class, and superstition. It examines the story of the Johnston twins, separated at birth, and how their lives diverge due to social class differences. The video discusses the impact of environment on life chances, the role of superstition, and the societal prejudices faced by the characters. It concludes with reflections on the themes of class and inequality.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video on 'Blood Brothers'?

To review the play's critical reception

To discuss the author's biography

To analyze key quotes and themes

To summarize the entire play

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the simile 'as like each other as two new pins' suggest about the twins?

They are very different

They are distant relatives

They are identical

They are enemies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mrs. Johnston pretend about Edward?

He is living abroad

He is dead

He is a famous actor

He is a doctor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mrs. Lyons actually worried about regarding Edward?

He might run away

He might become like Mrs. Johnston

He might fail in school

He might catch a disease

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Edward and Mickey's names reflect their social class?

Both use formal names

Both use nicknames

Edward uses a formal name, Mickey uses a nickname

Mickey uses a formal name, Edward uses a nickname

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the police officer's reaction differ between Edward and Mickey?

He treats both equally

He is harsher on Edward

He is harsher on Mickey

He ignores both

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary device is used to emphasize the transition to adulthood?

Hyperbole

Simile

Metaphor

Anaphora

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization does Mickey have about his life compared to Edward's?

He regrets nothing

He could have had a similar life to Edward

He is happier than Edward

He wishes he was an only child