In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. Adams parents were on the telly again last night. A chimp will find itself on the outside of a group, and before he knows it, he's been hounded to death by the others. but that's different, isn't, I mean, don't say it isn't, really, you'll just embarrass us both because it is different, it's different because it doesn't matter to you. [] John Tate hasnt been seen in weeks, and the postmans facing the rest of his life in prison, but, you know, omelettes and eggs, as long as youve your waffle, who cares. Simply the loner, who's life ended trying to be part of the group.'. When a stranger Bonobo approaches the pack, the other Bonobos all come out and go "Ello mate! 1 / 7. Is that what youre, because dont, you know, judge, you, kill me, Phil, call the police, lock me up, rip out my teeth with a pair of rusty, Im not gonna, you know, or whatever, you know its not the collapse of my. Can you remember the happiest moment in your life? An overview of the plot of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. By the legs. BBC Teach > Secondary resources > GCSE English Literature / GCSE Drama > Making a scene. LEAH has a Tupperware container on her lap. Upgrade to PRO to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! DNA - By DENNIS KELLY MY MONOLOGUE: A field. You're not.. 'Leah herself has akin the Bonobo. This place. Dna english lit aqa gcse Predictions of 2017 english Lit paper GCSE DNA Leah monologue Dear any a level bio teacher , please help me -Gel electrophoresis question Is anyone doing DNA tommorow:english literature paper 2 No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupid- You can tell me, you know. 'Which means he gets pushed around. She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics.\"D.N.A.\" un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. NARRATOR: Not that Im I mean, it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually so Are you thinking about me? Decides it needs more jam. I know mine. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. wanted, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, PHIL: PHIL and LEAH, PHIL slowly eating a pack of starburst. 'Brian's journey matches that of Adam himself, He was bullied, told what to do, went mad and in the end is more significant in his absence than his presence. being down there. 1 / 7. Do you? It doesn't, I don't, I don't care.. You know I don't.. You, sitting there in absolute silence, thinking 'Leah talks too much, I wish she'd shut up once in a while'. 'Initially menacing, he tried to ignore his conscience. Youll land on Adams corpse and youll rot together. You know what he's like, he was sort of hanging around--. I saw Jan helping a first year find the gym. NARRATOR: No answer. I won't judge you; whatever it is. Yep. If you go now and say nothing to no one about this, you won [t be in trouble. I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends, Ive got, Ive got friends, Your monologue must include the location, stage directions, and any lighting Dna english lit aqa gcse Predictions of 2017 english Lit paper GCSE DNA Leah monologue Dear any a level bio teacher , please help me -Gel electrophoresis question Is anyone doing DNA tommorow:english literature paper 2 LEAH: Its incredible. Unlock with LitCharts A+. Join the StageAgent community Ive got friends, I mean alright, I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent. making you even more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even START: Are you happy? RICHARD: kno% like (u!ge you no or anything& Be#ause alright ' !o& /here '"m, gonna you kno% or %hate)er you kno% its not the, %ante! gi)en the right gi)en the per+e#t, !on"t ,e#ause you ha)en"t either ' mean it"s not, popular you kno% you ha)en"t& 3itting there all*, Do not sell or share my personal information. Read about our approach to external linking. I wont judge you, whatever it is. I'm not. For years we thought that Chimps were our closest living relative, but now they're saying it's Bonobo's. Nothing scares, there, Ive said it; scared. I wont judge you, whatever it, is. You can talk to me. Cross), Psychology (David G. Myers; C. Nathan DeWall), Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications (Gay L. R.; Mills Geoffrey E.; Airasian Peter W.), Principles of Environmental Science (William P. Cunningham; Mary Ann Cunningham), The Methodology of the Social Sciences (Max Weber), Jessica Hillman-McCord An overview of some of the main characters in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. "D.N.A." Creating notes and highlights requires a free LitCharts account. 2021-22, Analytical Reading Activity 10th Amendment, Chapter 02 Human Resource Strategy and Planning, 1-2 Short Answer- Cultural Objects and Their Culture, Leadership class , week 3 executive summary, I am doing my essay on the Ted Talk titaled How One Photo Captured a Humanitie Crisis https, School-Plan - School Plan of San Juan Integrated School, SEC-502-RS-Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey T3 (1), Techniques DE Separation ET Analyse EN Biochimi 1. I won't judge you, whatever it is. Starts to drink his coke. Everyone's working together. gonna, you know, or whatever, you know its not the collapse of my, because Sitting there, all All Youre scared. I've got friends. well yesterday I saw him showing her his phone, like they were old friends. Mikey Wears Braces - Play. I don't. stream The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. I always thought we would get married . Josie Murphy-White Leah- DNA by Dennis Kelly LEAH: What are you thinking? In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. [] Funny thing is theyre all actually behaving better as well. I'm in charge, everyone is happier. -Graham S. The timeline below shows where the character Leah appears in. &;i;;>v#`,W3[zM h~"EH/`Bs|tBqn`pL%Bo]NE{B>$_S! You don't do you. I'm under a lot of stress! Does it. Christina (Chris) Cardboard Piano - Play. Neither Bonobo, nor Chimp. A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. ashamed. BRIAN: I am brilliant at doing what people say. 'So much so, the Bonobo like Leah is prepared to violate her moral code, in an effort to get a response from Phil. I knew we werent alone in the universe, I didnt just think it or feel it, I knew it, I know it, it was as if the universe was suddenly shifting and giving me a glimpse, this vision that could see everything, just for a fraction of a heartbeat of a second. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Struggling with distance learning? Falls Church, VA, Camp Director at Traveling Players Ensemble NARRATOR: There, I'm admitting, I talk too much! RICHARD: I mean alright I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent, but I could, if I Later, Leah and Phil are once again alone in a field. Sometimes for months! ", NARRATOR: In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. Is that what you're, because don't, like, y'know, judge, y'know or anything. I'm finding this all quite stressful, do you know that? Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? I won't judge you, whatever it is. NARRATOR: 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Some of the key characters in DNA by Dennis Kelly are explored using a mixture of short dramatised sequences and supported by a narrative commentary on each of the characters. Not to hit him, just for the. [] Well throw you in. Everyone is happier. Adam was, he was laughing harder than anyone! Into the dark. I sometimes think you're not human. What you thinking? No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupidYou know. 'She tried to use Adams death as an opportunity, rather than a crisis. NARRATOR: ', NARRATOR: Yes, I am ashamed but Im not ashamed of my shame, Phil, give LEAH: Are you happy? youre, you know, Mr, you know, popular, you know, you havent, you know, but I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, circumstances. Leah In a number of scenes . It's fine. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. NARRATOR: You'll also get updates on new titles we publish and the ability to save highlights and notes. PHIL: DNA. NARRATOR: sitting there in a,solute silen#e thinking 0Leah talks too mu#h ' %ish she"! 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Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. Sitting there, all.. pretend to be even happier which doesnt work because people can see Shirking from the reality of what the group have done. 'Playwright Kelly gets it's character Leah, to define the terms of morality, when he compares humans to psychopathic Chimpsand social Bonobos.'. He is tearful from the outset. Alexandra Appleton. No, no, yeah, no, actually, because that man, the man who, he doesnt actually, I mean Im not being fussy or anything, but the man who kidnapped Adam doesnt actually exist, does he. Maybe being seen as heroes is making them behave like heroes. NARRATOR: Scared, Phil. RICHARD: 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. You know, you can talk to me. Leah: "Chimps are evil. An overview of some of the main themes in The History Boys by Alan Bennett. series of monologues. Finding it, "exciting". Our, "Sooo much more helpful thanSparkNotes. Is that it? "My students can't get enough of your charts and their results have gone through the roof." LEAH: I sometimes think you're not human. ', MARK: Instant downloads of all 1699 LitChart PDFs So long as nothing affected her too directly, Leah was willing to put up with terrible treatment not just from her friends, but also from her boyfriend. Character research"Leah" - DNA. it. No, dont tell me, sorry, thats a stupid, thats such a stupid You can tell me, you know. Complete your free account to request a guide. life, because I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. 'He's a follower not a leader. Im not bothered, Phil, Im not, it, What, like I talk too much? Marks been doing charity work, for Christs sake. DNA Leah Key Quotes. I mean it wouldn't matter if you weren't or were, actually, so-, I mean, is it a negative, are you thinking a negative thing about-. NARRATOR: 'Welcome to the plot of Dennis Kelly's 'DNA'. here lives in, the brutal terror, it scares me, okay, Ive said it and I am not NARRATOR: Like, what do you do?! And in that second, Phil, I knew that there was life on other planets. His gang mates were scared of him and he challenged John Tate, but he proves himself too weak. That just leaves you Brian, you crying little piece of filth! 1. LEAH: He doesn't speak, and she's very nervous and anxious about why he isn't taking to her (and his judgements of her). But when they find that their cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where is the incentive to put things right. And well swing you onto the grille. I'm not bothered, Phil, I'm not, it doesn't, I don't care. . Whatever you're.. Y'know.. While "chimps are evil," Leah says, bonobos are intelligent, kind, and empathetic. You know what he's like, he was sort of hanging around--. What we wanted, was to cover up what had happened not to frame someone else! 37 Postcards. Not that I'm - I mean it wouldn't matter if you were or you weren't actually so - Are you thinking about me? Does No, I do. Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. This is pretty static, since my room is definitely not as big as a stage haha. No, I do. I do. sweater through a database and pulled up a man matching Brians description of the postman. No, sorry, don't tell me, that's a stupid, You can tell me, you know. )[Zm/owA8 cAK)- 62_v6Mpj^X40~>iP8,M.^p:fs!jg 7@6hx)A There's more movement, but this is the emotional gist. MARK: Someone pegged a stone at him. MARK: For years people thought they were chimpanzees, but theyre not, they are completely different. 'She doesn't do it, but ultimately she does snap. You're not scared. Click the card to flip . Doesn't that bother you? Brians on medication. NARRATOR: Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1699 titles we cover. An overview of some of the main themes in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. No don't.. because, it's alright. What difference will it make? Everyones happy. Leah Leah lacks in self confidence, but her many monologues show her to be intelligent and thoughtful. What's more important? Copyright 2023 StudeerSnel B.V., Keizersgracht 424, 1016 GC Amsterdam, KVK: 56829787, BTW: NL852321363B01, not the only one, Phil, Im just the only one saying it, the fe, Civilization and its Discontents (Sigmund Freud), Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H. Cheever), Give Me Liberty! A summary of the play DNA by Dennis Kelly, breaking the action down by Act. To the fat postman with bad teeth. 'From the start, she never feels showed remorse when she thinks Adam has died. No, Im just wondering. no, because alright, I do. Scared, Phil. This monologue is graded a 9 Hermione Tarentino's interpretation of Leah from Dennis Kelly's play 'DNA'. Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont , I mean, it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually so , I mean, is it negative, are you thinking a negative thing about , Not that Im bothered. Firstly killing her pet and then threatening to kill herself.'. Well get you by the arms. As Phil begins snacking on some chips, Leah accuses Phil of always ignoring her. NARRATOR: be happy, happy is our natural, and any deviation from that state is seen "D.N.A." You'll fall into the cold. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. insects, grass, leaves, all good, but nothing, I caught a rabbit once and ate that, its fur was soft, warm, but nothing, I found a dead bird and ate some of that but it made me sick so nothing, nothing dead, thats the rule, nothing. ', LEAH: During her many afternoons sitting in a field with her silent boyfriend. I really am getting a little bit cross! un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. Well throw rocks at you until you drop through. Could be used as part of an exploration of character and theme, either after an initial reading or as part of a revision activity. youre, you know, Mr, you know, Popular, you know, you havent, you know, you havent, but thats, thats different, isnt it? 'And even organising Adams murder. not the only one, Phil, Im just the only one saying it, the fear that everyone Picks up his coke. ', NARRATOR: The change. by Dennis Kelly. In this scene, Hermione acts out Leah's monologue ab. happier, its a nightmare. What, like I talk too much? I talk too much, so SHOOT ME! ', NARRATOR: Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. So we were sort of, well alright, taking the p, s sort of. MARK: all about, who says youre supposed to be happy, like were all supposed to Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. No- Don't tell me.. That's a stupid.. That's such a stupid. : an American History (Eric Foner), Forecasting, Time Series, and Regression (Richard T. O'Connell; Anne B. Koehler), Campbell Biology (Jane B. Reece; Lisa A. Urry; Michael L. Cain; Steven A. Wasserman; Peter V. Minorsky), Chemistry: The Central Science (Theodore E. Brown; H. Eugene H LeMay; Bruce E. Bursten; Catherine Murphy; Patrick Woodward), Biological Science (Freeman Scott; Quillin Kim; Allison Lizabeth), Business Law: Text and Cases (Kenneth W. Clarkson; Roger LeRoy Miller; Frank B. No, Im just wondering. . Ridiculous, because you're not perfect actually, Phil. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, sorry Are you? ', NARRATOR: Leah always talks to Phil with no response. Hebends down. LEAH: The world has just changed, reality is not what we think. This clip is relevant for teaching English Literature and Drama GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. LEAH: No! Leah is usually seen with Phil. Not that I'm bothered, I'm not bothered Phil, I'm not bothered. - YouTube "D.N.A." is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. Leah's monologue from "DNA" by Dennis Kelly - What are you thinking? She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. Scared, Phil. If he comes back, our lives are ruined. Oh my God, you don't. Everything's much better, though. You can talk to me. But I couldnt see who they were or what they were doing or how they were living. Sorry! Teachers and parents! circumstances. Refine any search. 'But eventually, even he seems to be pulling back from both the consequences of his actions and the gang. No, I'm just wondering. everyone, the fear, the fear that everyone here, and Im not the only one, Im Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. LEAH: un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. Ive got. Youll drop through. By the end, he's threatening violence.'. Ive said it; scared. In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. He can't come back Cathy. LEAH: Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? playwright Dennis Kelly. So we were sort of, well alright, taking the pBLEEPs sort of. him. If you don't shut up, your be dead! LEAH: See all English Literature resources See all DNA resources Related discussions on The Student Room. One person? RICHARD: She is clearly concerned about their relationship - ' You need me as much as ' shows her insecurity and desire . No, I do. You can talk to me. Leah is about 16 in. Chimps are evil, they murder each other. Key Information Character Leah Show DNA Gender Female Age Range Late Teen Role Size Lead Voice Spoken Time & Place England, Present Day Tags teenager late teen role student english accent infuriated angry afraid insecure talkative defeated teen monologue female monologue Analysis Leah is good friends with Phil and the pair often appear alone No, Im just wondering. un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. PHIL: Well take you up the grille now. Danny is a strait-laced worrywart who fears that his involvement in his friends' actions will derail his future. Into the dark. I'm not gonna, y'know, or whatever, y'know, it's not the collapse of my.. Because I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends I've got. Not that Im- I mean it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually, so- Horrified at Phil's plan to kill Adam.'. No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. Well its not all roses, you know. I mean what is happy, whats happy Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. 'Sociable and oober chatty, Leah is insecure about her relationship with Phil and spends much of the play trying to get him to react to her.'. 'John Tate was the first leader of the group. You can talk to me. And who do you think you are saying I do. He tries . She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. gilead the libertine nhb modern plays thinking for a change crochet dreamcatcher patterns robot building for dummies gluten free vegan bread the hypnotic brain for . ', NARRATOR: Thats such a stupid, thats such a stupid You can tell me you know, you can talk to me? ', NARRATOR: Guide written by. "D.N.A." In this monologue, I'm playing the. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. An overview of some of the main themes in D.N.A. Leah's monologue at the s tart of Section Three demonstrates her growing desperation with Phil and the whole group situation. Monologue Task Write a monologue for the character of Danny, Cathy or Richard to be performed after the scene that ends on Page 26 with the stage directions: They stare at him open mouthed. 'The Characters of DNA, impossible to discuss, without talking about the theme of morality.'. 2. CATHY: Arent you bothered? 'He lacks the chimp-like ruthlessness, to hold the gang together.'. NARRATOR: There, I'm admitting it. LitCharts Teacher Editions. Danny plans on becoming a dentist and has a very clear plan for his schooling, work experience read analysis of Danny. No answer. That I, absolute silence thinking, Lea talks too much, I w, a while, is that it? Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. Tysons, VA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Find related themes, quotes, symbols, characters, and more. 3. Are you happy? but I'm not the only one, I'm not the only one, Phil. LEAH: no because, alright, fine, not gonna, you know, or Skip to document Ask an Expert Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew My Library Discovery Institutions Harvard University University of Georgia University of the People
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