Blood Brothers Key Quotes

Blood Brothers Key Quotes

• The superstition "You never put new shoes on the table" is mentioned, which foreshadows the supernatural events that will unfold in the play.

The Mothers' Pact

• The narrator hints at the mothers' unnatural agreement, suggesting that they will be cursed, saying "But y'know the devil's got your number".
• Mrs. Johnstone discovers she is pregnant with twins, which is immediately followed by the incident with the shoes on the table.

The Twins' Fate

• Mrs. Lyons creates a superstition that if the twins discover they were once a pair, they will both die, which ultimately proves to be true.

Linda's Life

• The narrator describes Linda's mundane life, saying "There's a girl inside the woman, She's waiting to break free, She's washed a million dishes, She's always making tea", highlighting her desire for change.

Blood Brothers' Pledge

• Mickey and Eddie make a pact, promising to stand by each other, saying "This means we're blood brothers and that we'll always have to stand by each other".

Motherly Love

• Mickey expresses gratitude towards Mrs. Johnstone, saying "You're great you are Mam", when she agrees to let him and Linda live with her.

Mickey's Desperation

• In prison, Mickey tells Linda to "Leave me alone will y'?I can't cope" when she tries to intervene in his drug addiction.

Betrayal and Anger

• Mickey's anger towards Mrs. Johnstone is evident in his final outburst, "(Screaming) You!Why couldn't you have given me away?"

Secrets and Lies

• Eddie tries to justify keeping secrets, saying "It's just a secret, everybody has secrets, don't you have secrets?" when his mother confronts him about wearing Mrs. Johnstone's locket.

Socio-Economic Divide

• Eddie's wealth is highlighted when he offers Mickey a job, saying "Look...come on...I've got money, plenty of it", emphasizing their vastly different life experiences.