Mickey Johnstone

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  • Mickey Johnstone - Blood Brothers
    • As an insecure teenager
      • He complains that he has 'ears that stick out' and that his hair is 'the colour of gravy'
        • Shows he's insecure and self-conscious about his appearance.
          • Mrs Johnstone notices 'thing for taking blackheads out'
      • 'the words just disappear' when he tries to speak to Linda.
        • Shows that he lacks confidence around girls.
    • Mickey as a child being mischievous
      • He is the youngest of Mrs Johnstone's children, he's often picked on by older siblings.
      • At aged 7 we see him excited by naughty things , he finds being mischievous appealing
        • He admires how Sammy 'wees straight through the letter box' of their neighbour
  • He couldn't 'do sums or history' as a child like Edward
    • These stage directions suggest that he's covering up his insecurity and misbehaving. he lacks academic confidence.
      • 'Looks about for help' to answer a question, and when 'there is none' he makes a joke.
      • As an insecure teenager
        • He complains that he has 'ears that stick out' and that his hair is 'the colour of gravy'
          • Shows he's insecure and self-conscious about his appearance.
            • Mrs Johnstone notices 'thing for taking blackheads out'
        • 'the words just disappear' when he tries to speak to Linda.
          • Shows that he lacks confidence around girls.

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