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How does Willy Russell show the differences between Mickey and Eddie
in Blood Brothers?

‘Blood Brothers' is the tragic story of twin brothers who were separated at birth, who both lead opposite lives and shows how class can affect upbringing.
Mickey lives in poverty with his biological mother Mrs Johnstone who is attempting but failing to control her infinite number of children. Eddie is given to Mrs Lyons, a wealthy woman who is in fact Mrs Johnstone's boss, as Mrs Johnstone realises that she will not be able to afford to keep both children.
Throughout the play we follow the fortunes and misfortunes of the two boys who's lives eventually intertwine and they become the best of friends much to their mothers' disapproval.
The boys make a pact to become blood brothers by Mickey cutting both of their palms and they shake hands. Mickey says that this means that they will always stand up and defend each other.
As the boys grow older and become men we see how much their......

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