I am writing in response to the governor's decision to stop the production of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. I understand the reasons for this, but I wish to demonstrate how certain themes are an integral part of the play

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Iain Gill 11DM                English 11X1

Leek High School

Springfield Road

Leek

Staffordshire

ST13 6EU

Dear Headteacher and Governors,

                                I am writing in response to the governor’s decision to stop the production of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. I understand the reasons for this, but I wish to demonstrate how certain themes are an integral part of the play, and that it is not unreasonable for it to be performed by students.

One of the biggest issues is the use of swearing in the play. Willy Russell uses the bad language to emphasise the difference between the classes. This is shown when Micky and Eddie first meet and Micky says that he is “Pissed off.” Edwards’s reaction to this is “Pissed off? You say smashing things don’t you.” This shows that Eddie doesn’t understand Micky as he thinks he is “Smashing” Micky on the other hand is using the swearing to express his emotions in the best way he knows. Also, the fact that he has been brought up with so many brothers and sisters who swear makes it second or even first nature for him to swear.

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There is also the point that Eddie uses bad language in the wrong context. This is demonstrated when he calls his mother a “Fuck Off” this not only shows the audience that he doesn’t understand how to swear, but it also hint as the fact that Eddie is actually a Johnstone and is showing his true nature. This would play on Mrs Lyons’s mind, as this is the one thing she fears most and has spent many years trying to avoid.

Bad language also gives the play a sense of comedy. This is shown when Edward tells his teacher to”…take a ...

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