1. Message - The Krays believed themselves to be invulnerable - Even at a young age they fight against a crowd of children.
2. Value - When people fear you its good because you can do anything - Violet takes the twins home from hospital even though she is not allowed because the doctor fears her.
3. Message - The east end was a place of poverty - The housing was very poor furthermore there were big factories and the women were even scrubbing the steps outside etc. Furthermore they did have much.
4. Value - High value is placed upon family- Violet tells the boys that no one will harm them and they look after one another in times of need.
5. Message - Community looks out for each other - all the sisters come out to try and keep the constable away so that the father can hide.
6. Value - Women have had to work hard and struggle in a male dominated world - For example Violet says to the constable 'If you find Charlie, let me know i have hungry mouths to feed' This shows her place, she has to feed the children and look after them. Also she says that 'housework is a dangerous occupation'.
7. Message - Krays never had a male influence/ male dominant figure in their life. - They have a lack of relationship with their dad furthermore their Grandfather allowed them to fight one another which really upset their mother. He leads them astray.
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