‘BLOOD BROTHERS’

Learning Intention I will understand my main areas of focus during our study of ‘Blood Brothers’.

During our focus of ‘Blood Brothers’, you will be expected to develop ideas about the: Themes Characters Relationships Setting Plot You will be expected to take notes as preparation for your essay….

Essay Question How does the relationship between Edward and Mickey change throughout ‘Blood Brothers’? You may discuss the following: plot, stage directions, dialogue, key scenes, characterisation, theme, plot, setting, turning point, climax, conflict, foreshadowing……..

Critical terminology – what does it mean? You must use critical terminology throughout your critical essays. By using critical terminology, you are clearly conveying your understanding and analysis of the text. We must be clear about what the terms mean and how to use them… plot, stage directions, dialogue, key scenes, characterisation, theme, plot, setting, turning point, themes, climax, conflict, foreshadowing……..

Plot Stage directions Dialogue Key scenes Characterisation Theme Setting Turning point Climax Conflict Foreshadowing Task For each piece of critical terminology, discuss and write down a detailed definition. Be ready to explain your ideas to the class.

Your essay Your essay must focus on the relationship between Edward and Mickey and how it develops throughout the play. Do not simply tell the story. In order to fully show how it develops, you must discuss why it develops. Therefore use critical terminology and discuss the following: stage directions key scenes characterisation theme plot setting structure climax Conflict Dialogue Foreshadowing Turning point