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In the GCSE English Literature exam, you will be given an extract from Blood Brothers and asked to analyse it in detail, linking it to the wider play. This lesson covers the key extracts you should prepare, the skills the examiner is looking for, and model paragraph structures.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Board | WJEC / Eduqas (most common for Blood Brothers) |
| Time recommended | Approximately 45–50 minutes |
| Extract provided? | Yes — you will be given a specific passage |
| Wider play references needed? | Yes — you must link to the rest of the play |
| AO weightings | AO1 (response), AO2 (language/form/structure), AO4 (context) |
Examiner's tip: Unlike the AQA Shakespeare question, Blood Brothers on WJEC/Eduqas does not have a separate AO3 weighting — context is assessed through AO4. Check your specific exam board, as the format varies. Regardless, always integrate context into your analysis.
Context: Mrs Lyons persuades Mrs Johnstone to give up one of her twins.
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