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What superstition does Mrs. Lyons create?
What superstition does Mrs. Lyons create?
What quote signifies the bond between the twins?
What quote signifies the bond between the twins?
Who discovers she is having twins immediately after the shoes are left on the table?
Who discovers she is having twins immediately after the shoes are left on the table?
What does Mickey say to Linda when she asks him to stop taking the pills?
What does Mickey say to Linda when she asks him to stop taking the pills?
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Who says, 'Look...come on...I've got money, plenty of it'?
Who says, 'Look...come on...I've got money, plenty of it'?
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Which quote describes Linda's life before she begins the affair with Edward?
Which quote describes Linda's life before she begins the affair with Edward?
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Study Notes
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.
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Identify the significance of key quotes in the play Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. These quotes reveal the themes of superstition and fate that shape the characters' lives.
