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How Does the Willy Russell Use the Characters in the Play Blood Brothers to Show the Differences in Social Class?
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How Does the Willy Russell Use the Characters in the Play Blood Brothers to Show the Differences in Social Class? Willy Russell uses the contrast of characters to show the major difference in Social Class, in the play Blood Brothers. Mrs Johnstone was the first character introduced to us in the play. Mrs Johnstone is portrayed as a stereotypical Working Class mother. In the introductory song, Russell uses Mrs Johnstone to create this stereotype. "We got married at the Registry an' then we had a 'do'" Mentioning the Registry, Russell is trying to show that Working Class people are unable to fund a Wedding in a Church. Also, using the term 'do' Russell is exemplifying the language that people of a Working Class background use, unlike somebody of Upper Class who would probably use the term 'Wedding Reception.' However, Mrs Johnstone proves she is aspiring to be Upper Class when Russell uses her opinions...
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