Blood Brothers

Ellis claims that in order to understand the true significance of the duel, one must first consider the characters of the assailants, and the argument that brought them there. The Founding Fathers feared that if the federal government collapsed then it would result in war. Hamilton and Burr’s confrontation is a manifestation of this fear of collapse.

On the 14TH June 2012, we watched Blood Brothers, by Willy Russell, at the Phoenix Theatre. The play ‘Blood Brothers’ is set in 1980s Britain; it deals with numerous themes such as fate, the class system, insanity, superstition and division. The genres of the play are drama, tragedy & comedy-to an extent. Something I found particularly interesting was how the genre of comedy became less and less apparent as the play went on, whereas the genre of tragedy- became more and more apparent as the play went on-the opposite. The play was a musical.

life in the mid to late twentieth century and the strains of society on African Americans. Set in a small neighborhood of a big city, this play holds much conflict between a father, Troy Maxson, and his two sons, Lyons and Cory. By analyzing the sources of this conflict, one can better appreciate and understand the way the conflict contributes to the meaning of the work.

In the play Blood Brothers Willy Russell explores the differences between a working class family and a middle class family during the downturn of industry in Liverpool in the 1960 and 70’s, resulting in The Recession in the early 1980’s. There is a twist on the fact that they are just two opposite class families – Mickey and Edward. They are two genetically identical twins; however Mickey was brought up in a working class family and Eddie in a middle class family. By using these two complete extremes, Russell has explored the history of the British class system in a very extreme way. Seeing the different class upbringings teaches us about Nature vs. Nurture in society.

What would you do if you were in a family crisis and given a 10,000 for your family member passing away? In the play Walter Younger goes through many different moral problems and has bad ego due to the money that has been given to the family. In this play during the late 1950s, there was a lot of racial problems, black skin color was discriminated and abused. Walter younger shows that he cares more about money rather than caring about his families care and well being. He rather open up a liquor store to get more money and keep his family living in the ran down apartment not thinking about all of the bad stuff that can possibly happen to his kin. Throughout this book making this a great mood changing book to read many sequal of events happen throughout the book.

They are a family of 5 squeezed in a two-bedroom apartment, they are restricted socially and financially with Walter (the father) working as a chauffeur for a white was the only bread winner for the family, he dreams of opening a liquor store and his sister Beneatha his sister studies to become a doctor despite the strain it puts on the family. The Youngers get a new chance when ten thousand dollars comes in the mail and Lena (Walter’s mother) decides what to do with it. She decides to buy a house for the family in a white neighborhood, gives the rest to Walter who lost it all in a Liquor store scam. Dreams of buying a new house, going to school and opening a business are shared by many Americans but for the Youngers those dreams were harder to achieve than most families. Being African American and poor in the 50’s meant they had to deal with racism, unequal opportunities, financial restraints and even housing segregation when trying to improve their living conditions.

Patrick deWitt’s novel, The Sisters Brothers, tells the tale of two brothers, Eli and Charlie, who make a living together as professional assassins. Right from the start, it is evident to the reader that Eli does not share his brother’s appetite for killing. Despite this, Eli has never known anything else. As the novel progresses, Eli becomes familiar with his sensitive side. He starts watching his weight, searching for love, and brushing his teeth. Finally, Eli solidifies his separation from murder, when he is searching for gold with Herman Kermit Warm. This is the first time he has been exposed to something created and acquired solely by the

What is being attempted in the play is simply the Youngers as an African American family trying to make it day by day. The dreams are real, but the

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Willy Russell successfully expresses the unfair treatment and inequality of social class by using the families in “Blood Brothers” as a microcosm of the 1980’s British working class. Russell uses a variety of linguistic techniques and dramatic devices such as: dramatic irony, Greek chorus, the foreshadowing of events and much more to establish

Throughout the play, Heartbreak House, it is clearly evident that class distinction is inevitable within society. Characters, Mazzini Dunn, Ellie Dunn and the burglar, Billy Dunn, are great examples of how many people treat others from different social ranks. Mazzini Dunn and his daughter Ellie Dunn are of the lower working class. Mazzini has spent his life working for an upper class man, Mangdan, that he believes he owes his life to, for giving him employment. However, instead

It is important to note that Williams was a member of the Communist Party during the 1930s, which explains his dislike towards capitalism (Paller 159). He also believed that “capitalism rewards greed and promotes cruelty against the fragile members of the human community” (Tischler 70). Though it is a flawed system, under communism, everything is shared by the people, who can be seen as brothers. The author shows his communist views in the play. For example, Kilroy steals back his heart that was taken from him when he “died” and Gutman then yells, “That gold heart is the property of the State!” (Williams 108). As a communist, Williams believes that Kilroy’s heart should belong to the people, not the state. Another example is how Gutman controls the fountain in the city and those in the lower class cannot access it. However, under communism, the fountain should be shared by the people, as brothers. This leads to another political topic that is heavily featured in the play, which is social inequality under capitalism. Social inequality is represented in the way that Williams has the set constructed. In the play, the left side of the set is “the luxury side of the street” while the rest of the town is an underdeveloped ghetto (Williams 5). Social inequality does not exist under a communist economic system since everything is shared and socioeconomic

“Master Harold”…and the Boys, by Athol Fugard takes place in the apartheid regime of South Africa. The main theme in the play is racism, and the characters Hally, Sam and Willy confront its realities in various ways throughout the play. Fugard uses symbolism as a way to explore racial tensions. He uses four key symbols to establish the themes of racism and division as well as hope, freedom and harmony. These include the meaning of the segregated bench, the flying kite, the ballroom dancing and the crippled father.

One societal problem Kennedy addresses in the play is familial structures and the roles and duties of the parents. Funnyhouse of a Negro point out the issues of black homes. Sarah believes that the role of a mother in a family structure is supposed to be submissive, catering towards their husband and children, and completing their domestic duties around the house. On the other hand a father should provide, protect, and

As well as, the capitalism system and the form of money economy are essential themes in the play. Miller argues the absurd false ideas of both father and sons which drive Willy into death (Clark 631-35).