Willy Russell uses a narrator in his play Blood Brothers to make observations about various facets of society, including class, education, and superstition. The narrator serves as the audience’s guide and voice of reason, providing understanding into the characters’ intentions and behaviours.

Russell uses the narrator to introduce the action and give the reader background information. To set the stage for the rest of the play, the narrator, for instance, introduces the main characters and describes the setting in the opening scene.