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Policeman to Mr Lyons: Make sure he keeps with his own kind

What does this tell us about the perception of social differences?

Mrs Lyons: There’s no such thing as a bogey man. It’s a – a superstition.

Why does Mrs Lyons not like superstitions?

Edward: suppose we get caught… by a policeman.

What does Edward's fear tell us about his character and upbringing?

Edward: Mickey says smashing things.

Why is Edward impressed by Mickey's vocabulary?

Who says 'He’s a friggin’ poshy' and why?

Mickey's brother, Sammy. He prejudges Edward because of his affluent background.

Mickey: It’s a, it’s a thingy innit?

What is Mickey talking about here?

Mrs Lyons: Silver trays to take meals on. / Mrs Johnstone: A bike with both wheels on?

What does this tell us about class differences between the two households?

What superstitious line does Mrs Lyons give Mrs Johnstone about the twins?

If either twin learns that he once was a pair, they shall both immediately die.

Mrs Lyons to Edward: you’re not the same as him.

What does this tell us about Mrs Lyons' perception of class differences?

Mickey: Gis a sweet.

Analyse the language and explain what this says about Mickey's character.

Who does Edward swear at and why?

He swears at his mother because she doesn't allow him to play with Mickey.

Mrs Lyons settles herself in an armchair with a storybook

What do we learn about Edward's childhood from this stage direction?

Mrs Lyons: You learn filth from them and behave like this like a, like a horrible little boy, like them.

How does Mrs Lyons perceive the working class families?

What props are used in the play? How are they used as plot devices?

Some key props include a dictionary, a locket and a gun.

Kid Four: Mum, I can’t sleep, I’m hungry, I’m starvin’…

What does this tell us about childhood experiences and social class for the Johnstone family?