Peaky Blinders
Characterize Tommy Shelby using 4 adjectives
Ruthless, charismatic, stoic, ambitious, loyal, strategic, elegant, dangerous, intelligent, manipulative.
This controversial issue arises when films, music, and social media portray gang culture and violence in a way that influences young people to see it as positive or aspirational.
the glorification of gangs and violence
In medias res?
Starting a story in the middle of the action, without first explaining everything. Background details come later through flashbacks or dialogue.
Explain 'Roadman' in English
Slang for an urban stereotype. Has a unique style and dialect. The stereotype is sometimes related to the black gangs of London.
What does 'fam' mean?
family/friend/mate
In which city is the TV series Peaky Blinders primarily set?
Birmingham
criminal operation involves urban gangs expanding their drug networks into smaller towns, exploiting vulnerable people.
County Lines
Setting?
refers to the time and place where a story happens. It includes the environment, weather, culture, and atmosphere that shape the characters and events.
Translate 'extortion' to danish
afpresning
What does 'wagwan' mean?
A greeting: What's good? You all right? What's up? Hi.
Name 3 criminal activities that The Peaky Blinders are involved in...
Illegal betting, smuggling, extortion, assassinations, robbery.
The city with the highest levels of crime and violence per citizen in the UK.
Middlesbrough
Foreshadowing?
is a literary technique where hints or clues are given about future events in a story
Explain what 'Scuttler' means in English
a member of a youth gang in the 19th-century and known for fighting other gangs and wearing unique clothes. Originated in Manchester.
What does 'mandem' mean?
loosely translates to a "group of male friends." However, it can also be used to refer to a set of female friends too.
Name 2 legitimate businesses that they are involved in...
horse racing, manufacturing, distillery operations, real estate, export trade, bar owners
These twin brothers ruled London’s East End in the 1950s and 60s, running nightclubs while engaging in extortion, violence, and organized crime.
The Kray Twins
Suspense?
is the feeling of tension or uncertainty that keeps the audience eager to know what happens next. It is created through mystery, danger, or unexpected twists.
manipulating, influencing, and preparing individuals—often young or vulnerable people—to become involved in criminal activities
What does 'Yard' mean?
Home/house/apartment
Which war did Tommy Shelby and his brothers fight in before returning to Birmingham?
World War I (The First World War)
During which historical era did youth gang violence notably rise across Britain's industrial cities, often linked to rapid urbanization and poverty?
The late Victorian era (mid-to-late 19th century), particularly due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, poverty, and social inequality in Britain's major industrial cities.
Name the 5 elements in the rethorical pentagram
Translate 'Predatory' to danish
Rovdyragtig / Udnyttende
Translate this sentence to 'normal' english:
"Mandem, wagwan? We linking at the yard later, innit, bruv?"
"Guys, what's up? We're meeting at the house later, right, bro?"