Overview
Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the
Methuen Drama GCSE Student Editions provide in-depth explanatory
material alongside the play texts frequently studied at Key Stage 4.
Whether for use in the classroom or independent study, these editions
offer a fully comprehensive and lightly glossed play text with
accompanying notes specifically directed towards readers of this age,
which unravel essential topics and challenge all students to delve
further into literary analysis. A well established modern classic, Willy
Russell's Blood Brothers tells the story of Mickey and Eddie, twins
separated at birth who grow up to lead very opposite lives, but which
constantly and inevitably intersect. In addition to some on-page
explanatory notes and the play text, this edition contains sub-headed
analyses of themes, characters, context and dramatic devices, as well as
background information on the playwright. The Methuen Drama GCSE
Student Editions never lose sight of their readership, and offer
students the confidence to engage with the material, explore their own
interpretations, and improve their understanding of the works.