The character of Mrs. Johnstone is essential to the story in Willy Russell’s play “Blood Brothers,” and the play heavily emphasises her motherly role. Russell delves into a variety of subjects through her portrayal, such as class, motherhood, and the effects of decisions on one’s life.

Mrs. Johnstone is introduced in the play as a struggling mother of seven kids who is having trouble making ends meet. She is portrayed as a kind and loving mother who genuinely cares about her kids and whose top priority is to provide for them. She is however forced to make the difficult choice to give one of her twins, Edward, to a wealthy couple, the Lyons, in exchange for money due to her financial struggles.