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Class is the central theme of Blood Brothers. Every other theme — nature vs nurture, fate, superstition, friendship, violence — connects back to Russell's critique of the British class system. This lesson examines how Russell dramatises class inequality and why it matters for your GCSE essay.
Russell presents class as a destructive social structure that determines life outcomes from birth. The twin brothers — genetically identical — serve as living proof that class, not nature, shapes who we become.
| Working Class (Johnstones) | Middle Class (Lyons) |
|---|---|
| Overcrowded terraced house | Large detached house with a garden |
| Financial insecurity; debts; catalogues | Financial comfort; savings; stability |
| Comprehensive school | Private boarding school |
| Limited vocabulary; dialect | Standard English; wide vocabulary |
| Manual labour; factory work; unemployment | Professional career; university education |
| Community; warmth; chaos | Isolation; control; anxiety |
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