If anything Paul lacks the independence to be his own person and some critics might suggest that Paul is jealous of Benjy’s abilities. Unlike Paul who seems to judge himself based solely on Benjy’s actions.
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Benjy’s character is also interesting as he appears to be completely secure within himself and free of other people’s opinion of him. He wants to have a loving relationship with his brother. This too may be important as Wickham could be highlighting how deep and strong the bond is between Paul and Benjy.
Even if it means that he feels as though he is second best to Benjy. Yet at the same time Paul wants to make a connection with Benjy. The walk at night time with his father and Benjy being an example. There is also a sense that Paul is afraid of failure or at least what he perceives to be failure. At no stage does Paul think of the things that he is good at rather his main focus is on how he is not as good as Benjy at things. He is an unhappy child based solely on what he perceives are his inadequacies. Something which is very much the case when it comes to Paul. He may be suggesting that should a person continually compare themselves to another person they will inevitably be unhappy. Which may be the point that Wickham is attempting to make. If anything Benjy’s influence on Paul affects Paul’s confidence and his belief in himself. This may be important as Wickham may be suggesting that Paul compares himself to Benjy. Paul also dislikes not being as brave as Benjy and in many ways uses Benjy as his benchmark for doing things. He dislikes the fact that Benjy appears to be able to do things that Paul himself cannot do. Paul is uncomfortable with his relationship with his twin brother Benjy. Narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator the reader realises after reading the story that Wickham may be exploring the theme of hate and conflict.
In Blood Brothers by John Wickham we have the theme of hate, conflict discontent, connection, jealousy, fear, independence and confidence.
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