Blood Brothers. In the play we see that Mrs Johnstones life totally contrasts with Mrs Lyons life, we see this in many different ways during the play,
Blood Brothers Essay The play, Blood Brothers written by Willy Russell was set in Liverpool, Liverpool had been home to one of the highest levels of unemployment within the developed world. The play was set in the 1960's. Russell wrote it at this time because there was low morale and a lot of unemployment. Willy Russell set it at that time because there was a big difference between upper class and the working class. This affects our reading of the play because we feel sorry for the Johnstone family. We feel sorry for mrs Johnstone because she is struggling to keep up with payments for basic needs. At the beginning of the play we are introduced to the character Mrs Johnstone. "She is aged thirty but looks more like fifty" This illustrates how difficult her life has been. Immediately we, the audience feel sympathy for her. In the song " Marilyn Monroe" we see how her life was when she young. We realise she has been abandoned by her husband and sympathise that she has, "seven hungry mouths to feed" and no support from anyone. She is struggling to keep up with payments for basic needs such as milk, we feel sorry for her because the milk man is stubborn and arrogant, we see this when he says "no money, no milk" This shows us that the milk man has no sympathy and is not being very understanding towards Mrs Johnstone's situation. To earn some money Mrs Johnstone the house of Mrs
In this case I developed my section of the script (pages 70-71) in a group of two, where we made choices and decisions together to make our performance stronger
Development The 'development' process in drama is where as an actor or director a person looks, in depth, at the meaning of the plot, the feelings created by this and the stage directions and uses or implements these in his or her own dictation of the scene to his or her own taste and liking. Development can also be achieved in groups where, as diplomacy, we can decide on which aspects of the script we wish to implement and which stage directions we also wish to implement or create so as to better perform a section, or whole, of a play in the surroundings and set provided. In this case I developed my section of the script (pages 70-71) in a group of two, where we made choices and decisions together to make our performance stronger and to make the performance work and flow more easily. Shortly after we began to rehearse, we decided that it would be better if the actor playing 'Mickey' in the section, which was myself, began the scene sitting, so that we could add levels into the performance and so that the mood of Mickey and the entire scene came across as a contrast between the joy of Edward and the depression of Mickey. Another reason we chose to add levels to the performance (from the beginning) was so that we could show the difference in class between Mickey and Edward. We had no costumes so we were forced to show the upset and depression of Mickey purely with
For my Drama Assessment I have chosen to study 'Blood Brothers' by Willy Russell.
Blood Brothers For my Drama Assessment I have chosen to study 'Blood Brothers' by Willy Russell. Russell was born in Liverpool . He wrote his script about his own area in Liverpool, in 1981, and added music. Soon it became a world wide hit, showing in many theatrical venues, and is still a massive success in London's West End today. He takes the theme of twins, growing up, separated from birth and creates a classic. Russell was clearly bright, but he left school at fifteen, apparently delusioned. He had various jobs, including night shift worker and hairdressing salon worker. Most of his naturalistic work comes from his involvement with people. It's true life; dreams and disappointments; basic language; no airs and graces. We had to pick one major scene from the play to direct. Chloe and I chose the scene where Mickey and Edward meet for the first time and become blood brothers. Russell gives the impression that Mickey is poorer than Edward and enjoys being a child, he is just a child and acts it, whereas Edward is more sophisticated and acts more grown up , he has been taught not to play in the mud, instead he should play games more like chess, that involve skill. Mickey would be slouching against a lamppost looking tired, depressed and sullen. He would be dirty and muddy; with untidy hair; his usual white top, is covered in grass stains and streaks of mud. His sleeves
How does Elizabeth Gaskell elicit sympathy for Helen, Gregory and even William Preston in the short story 'The Half-Brothers'? Do you find this story sentimental?
The Half-Brothers Monday 13th October 2003 How does Elizabeth Gaskell elicit sympathy for Helen, Gregory and even William Preston in the short story 'The Half-Brothers'? Do you find this story sentimental? This story, The Half-Brothers, written by Elizabeth Gaskell is set in 19th century Cumberland. This story is based on some of things that happened in Mrs Gaskell's life such as her losing her children. The half brothers are Gregory and his younger brother whose name we never find out. Their mother loses her first husband and she re-marries William Preston. Their mother, Helen, dies in childbirth leaving Gregory to be brought up by his stepfather. Even though he had been badly treated by him, Gregory shows throughout that he is a true Christian. Mrs Gaskell in this story makes Helen into a very sympathetic character. The very first sentence 'My mother was twice married' is made to make us feel sympathy for her because we know that something bad must have happened in her first marriage but we don't know what it is until later on in the paragraph. Helen is also made a sympathetic character by Mrs Gaskell listing a series of dreadful events that happened to Helen. Saying how young she is 'She was barely seventeen' makes us feel sympathetic for Helen knowing that she is young and helpless. We also begin to think from this that she is too young to be married. The grief
Blood brothers - The response phase.
Drama GCSE Paper 1 Unit 2 BLOOD BROTHERS The Response Phase After previously reading the text, Blood Brothers, our task was to participate in two workshops. Both hopefully designed to enhance our knowledge of the text, and widen our range of drama techniques and medium. To help with the response of the play, Adrian Deakes joined us, to help with our understanding and feeling of the play, and to improve and develop our performances through the use of explorative strategies. Subtext was used in one of our exercises that day. In pairs, we devised a short performance about the first time that Mickey and Eddie meet. The audience knew that both boys were twin brothers but the actors themselves had no idea. Mickey and Eddie sit, eating sweets, oblivious to their background, "Oh, that sounds like super fun". They are both just enjoying each other's company. It is also used when Eddie, Linda and Mickey play together for the first time. "Hi-ya, Eddie. Look... we've got Sammy's air gun." Self-consciously Eddie is very aware of the dangers, "But Mickey...I mean...suppose we get caught...by a policeman." However, Mickey is unaware of the problem, and doesn't see the law as a big deal. This is subtext, as the audience have a good idea what is to follow and realise that this will set the fate of the brother's, as they get older, "Aah... take no notice. We've been caught loads of times
Drama portfolio - Our year eleven drama coursework classes have been studying a play written by Willy Russell called Blood brothers.
Drama portfolio Our year eleven drama coursework classes have been studying a play written by Willy Russell called Blood brothers. Throughout studying blood brothers in our workshop, I have been able to dig beneath the surface of the issues and relate with the characters thoughts and feelings. I have also been able to interpret the text by acting it out on Nemours occasions thus making it easier for me to understand the text. We have discussed in depth the moral issues and how the text can be communicated through the medium and the elements of drama. The themes explored were rich vs. poor, and the issue of nature vs. nurture. One area I found difficult was to use the Liverpool accent effectively when this was a key part of the play. The play was essentially a social comedy, but it was partially a tragedy also, both the comedy and tragedy themes kept the audience on the edge of their seats. I thought the show was excellent and it definitely fulfilled the high expectations I had of it. We explored Blood Brothers using many different explorative strategies, this helped me to be aware of all the various themes. An exercise where we used some of these themes in was when we got into groups and used hot seating to reveal more about the characters. Our group hot seated Mrs. Lyons to find her motive for taking responsibility for someone else's child. As me and my other classmates
On Being The Youngest.
On Being The Youngest "I hate being the baby!" That's a common statement one hears all too often. I'm the youngest one in my family,and the only girl among two brothers at that. Quite a number of my friends are the eldest among their siblings, and from what I've heard from them, their little sisters and brothers are probably just a few years away from the friendly neighbourhood psychiatrist. What with all the abuse, it's a miracle how they avoid becoming physically and emotionally retarded. ( sorry guys, I just had to stand up for those poor kids!). However, I firmly believe that every cloud has a silver lining, even if it's not always visible. Being the youngest, we do gain a few vital skills to survive in this dog eat dog world. In the process of getting pinched, slapped, punched, and kicked around by our older siblings, we develop a strong retaliation mindset that keeps us from being obliterated by our demented siblings. You decapitated my Tropical Swimsuit Barbie ? Look, your Hot Wheels were so hot, they melted! Undoubtedly, my brothers have suffered the wrath of my active self-defence mechanism more than once. Even if I fail to get back at them physically (I'm just a gentle, innocent girl, okay?), I generally make sure they pay by spiriting away their beloved possessions. It's amazing how many nooks and crannies one can find in a standard double- storeyed house. Sure,
Blood Brothers-What is the importance of Linda as a whole.
'What is the importance of Linda in the play as a whole?' This essay is based on the importance of Linda and her role in Blood Brothers as a whole. Linda has a very vital role in this play as she is part of the two main characters Mickey and Edward's dream. At the beginning of the musical Linda wasn't shown much as she was a minor character at that moment, however during the middle Willy Russell brought her in as an important role that had to be introduced for the two dreams to take place. Linda is also a very vital character in this musical because she is the major cause of Mickey and Edward's death, and Linda is also the link loved by both men. This musical was set in the 1950-1960s, one of the reasons why Willy Russell wrote this musical, was to show the contrast between a working class woman and a rich woman, he cared very much about the woman rights and Willy Russell used this musical to support his belief. Linda was one of those whom to be a working class woman, she is portrayed a poor, uneducated and a hard working woman. Willy Russell invites us to judge Linda for ourselves and encourages us to give out our own opinions about her. Linda is such a significant character to Blood Brothers as what we see in her is a assertive and loyal woman and comparing Linda to all those stereo typical ladies that have an affair, Linda is nothing like
Neither mother is without guilt. How far would you agree with with this statement about the mothers in Willy Russell's 'Blood Brothers'?
Blood Brothers Essay Neither mother is without guilt. How far would you agree with with this statement about the mothers in Willy Russell's 'Blood Brothers'? The story introduces us to the situation of twin boys separated at birth and they grow up in different controlled environments. They both live a different life and have the same tragic fate and die. "You do know what they say about twins, secretly parted don't you ... that if either twin learns that he once was a pair, they shall both immediately die." This was a predicted unofficial superstition that comes true. Mrs Johnstone is the main character. We meet her at the begging of the play and discover that her husband has left her. She already has seven children and has an extremely difficult life. Mrs Johnstone can be regarded as guilty for a number of reasons. One such reason is that she buys more things then she can afford, "When I got me job, I thought I would be able to pay." Mrs Johnstone explains. Mrs Johnstone also accepts Mrs Lyons plan to give a child to her, Mrs Johnstone agrees. Mrs Johnstone can be called a lair as she lied to all her other children about one of the twins. She tells them one of the twins has died, "He's gone up to heaven love." Another guilty deed Mrs Johnstone did was her lack in discipline she had for her children. She didn't punish her children when they did something wrong. If
Response phase - as part of our Drama Portfolio we were asked to study the play 'Blood Brothers' and re-enact parts of the production.
RESPONSE PHASE As part of our Drama Portfolio we were asked to study the play 'Blood Brothers' and re-enact parts of the production. Firstly, as a class we read the play/novel of Blood Brothers written by Willy Russell. The play is basically about two brothers, both separated from birth. One child was given away to a middle/upper class family and the other was kept in the natural family of a lower class. The two brothers meet up and become 'blood brothers' by the joining of their blood, both not knowing they are real brothers. Numerous encounters put the boys in trouble and bring them closer together until an event whereupon they become estranged. Mickey Johnstone(the poorer of the pair) shoots Eddie Lyons (the richer man) following an argument about the woman, Linda, who is married to Mickey. Mickey discovers that Linda and Eddie have been conducting an affair without him knowing. The play is set in the heart of Liverpool. Mickey is a typical Liverpudlian and is attracted to the upper class lifestyle that Eddie leads. Eddie is also attracted to Mickey by the 'cool' words and funny nature of the boy. Eddie likes the funny stories that Mickey tells and when they first meet he laughs for hours after listening to the witty but not always true tales. I enjoyed the play as it was enthralling and exciting in most places and therefore gave us the opportunity to