Yeah, trying to be part of yeah, yeah. Leah is about 16 in this play, and a very self critical and low self esteem girl. JOHN: '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.'. I do, no I do talk too much. For years we thought that Chimps were our closest living relative, but now they're saying it's Bonobo's. NARRATOR: 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know. RICHARD: What we wanted, was to cover up what had happened not to frame someone else! That sunset. To the fat postman with bad teeth. ', NARRATOR: not the only one, Phil, Im just the only one saying it, the fear that everyone His gang mates were scared of him and he challenged John Tate, but he proves himself too weak. You wouldn't believe how things have got. because it is dierent, its dierent because it doesnt matter to you. If you go now and say nothing to no one about this, you won [t be in trouble. We need each other. 'For each character seems ruled by their own individual moral code.'. Everyones happier. In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. -Graham S. The timeline below shows where the character Leah appears in. 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 &;i;;>v#`,W3[zM h~"EH/`Bs|tBqn`pL%Bo]NE{B>$_S! 'Richard initially looked like a potential leader of the group. You can talk to me. An overview of the plot of D.N.A .by Dennis Kelly. 's that it? No, I'm just wondering. Instant downloads of all 1699 LitChart PDFs MARK: The followers in the play include Brian, Danny, Lou, Jan, Mark, and Adam. There, I'm admitting, I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe. no, because alright, I do. LEAH: Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. Leah Leah lacks in self confidence, but her many monologues show her to be intelligent and thoughtful. I eat things. An overview of some of the main characters in The History Boys by Alan Bennett. Im scared, they scare me, this place, everyone, the, Do not sell or share my personal information. 'Phil is eventually replaced by Cathy.'. No, Im just wondering. PDF downloads of all 1699 LitCharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. PHIL considers his waffle. An overview of the plot of The History Boys by Alan Bennett. I'm finding this all quite stressful, do you know that? You can talk to me, Not that I'm - 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 -. An overview of some of the main themes in D.N.A. Is that what you're, because don't, like, y'know, judge, y'know or anything. Andy. everyone, the fear, the fear that everyone here, and Im not the only one, Im I know my happiest moment. No answer. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. Unlock with LitCharts A+. You know. 'Jan and Mark too showed pangs of conscience, by playing down their role in Adams demise.'. No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupidYou know. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. LEAH: Chimps are evil. NARRATOR: An overview of some of the main themes in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. You'll fall into the cold. I sometimes think I wonder, what would you do If I killedmyself right here in front of you? That I talk too much, you, sitting there in absolute silence thinking, "Leah talks too much, I wish she'd shut up once in a while". Leah's Monologue from DNA including context, text and video example. Youll fall into the cold. He takes from it a paper plate, a waffle, butter, jam, and a knife. And in that second, Phil, I knew that there was life on other planets. I wont judge you, whatever it is. In many of the scenes, we are presented with a one-sided relationship between Leah and Phil which is carried out through out the play. I know mine. Ridiculous, because you're not perfect actually, Phil. [] 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. Danny is a strait-laced worrywart who fears that his involvement in his friends' actions will derail his future. Adam was, he was laughing harder than anyone! I mean alright I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent, but I could, if I 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 it is, it is, dont say it isnt, really, dont, youll just embarrass us both Its like nuclear waste or global warming. 'And even organising Adams murder. You remember that sunset? I sometimes think you're not human. No answer. Arent you bothered? See all English Literature resources See all DNA resources Related discussions on The Student Room. Youre not scared. Youll drop through. heyy so this is the monologue I did back in March for my audition and somehow it worked out :)here's the link to the monologue-https://www.scribd.com/documen. Is that it? This lack of communication builds powerful dramatic tension and . ', NARRATOR: So dont, because you havent either, I mean its not like. At the beginning, this pairing presents a comic irony, because Phil almost never speaks. "D.N.A." Everyone's working together. You can talk to me. Everyones happy. 'She tried to use Adams death as an opportunity, rather than a crisis. Did you know that? It's fine. To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a word to her. Fillers, false starts and ellipsis -She often asks Phil quetions but as he doesn't respond, she answers them herself. Nothing scared, there, here lives in, the brutal terror, it scares me, okay, Ive said it and I am not 'Leah herself has akin the Bonobo. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Bonobos are the complete opposite of Chimps. What, like I talk too much? In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. NARRATOR: This is insane! 37 Postcards. Leah is talking about bonoboshumans' nearest primate relatives. 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. Like, what do you do?! 2. )[Zm/owA8 cAK)- 62_v6Mpj^X40~>iP8,M.^p:fs!jg 7@6hx)A As he shows in the end, when he takes Leah's place in the field, pleading for Phil's attention.'. "D.N.A." In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. I won't.. In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. 1 / 7. Im scared, they scare me, this place, everyone, the fear, the fear that everyone here, and Im not the only one, Im not the only one, Phil, Im just the only one saying it, the fear that everyone here lives in, the brutal terror, it scares me, okay, Ive said it and I am not ashamed. She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. CATHY: ', NARRATOR: LEAH: to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! LEAH: The world has just changed, reality is not what we think. Not that Im I mean, it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually so Are you thinking about me? No, dont tell me, sorry, thats a stupid, thats such a stupid- You know. No don't.. because, it's alright. You know, you can talk to me. Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. 'Cool-headed, he's always ready with a plan In the middle of a crisis.'. You can talk to me. it. Definition. 'From the start, she never feels showed remorse when she thinks Adam has died. No don't.. because, it's alright. A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more monologues from 1 / 7. Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. For full extended monologue, please refer to the script edition cited here: Dennis Kelly, DNA, Oberon Books (electronic edition), 2012, pp.29-32. Scared, Phil. Richard asks if everyone else has heard that the authorities caught him.. No, I do. NARRATOR: Not to hit him, just for the. 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! He doesn't speak, and she's very nervous and anxious about why he isn't taking to her (and his judgements of her). PHIL: Do I disgust you? 'Initially menacing, he tried to ignore his conscience. but I'm not the only one, I'm not the only one, Phil. I always thought we would get married . I won't judge you; whatever it is. So don't, because you haven't either, I mean it's not like you're, you know. Danny plans on becoming a dentist and has a very clear plan for his schooling, work experience read analysis of Danny. RICHARD: NARRATOR: 'Welcome to the plot of Dennis Kelly's 'DNA'. NARRATOR: Did you see Jan at Adam's memorial? Sorry. PHIL: you happy no don t answer t leah dna 3 all monologues are property and copyright of their owners monologues un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. Because alright, I do. . Does it. Teachers and parents! You can talk to me. Term. ZzPf#WweJ#~l{co#8bQG!vUyX}msfW7f$[ge.b {`y32KmLRdd)g3nE$N9hf:X%wM1Ecvk;M/qKVIQ%,8lP]AQ17&a,W3uC6e:hBD^p-JIKN?#FO@P~u]ziB. NARRATOR: 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 un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. Later, Leah and Phil are once again alone in a field. Are you happy? I won't.. Picks up his coke. 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. 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. No, sorry, don't tell me, that's a stupid, You can tell me, you know. % NARRATOR: PHIL and LEAH, PHIL slowly eating a pack of starburst. DNA - By DENNIS KELLY MY MONOLOGUE: A field. 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. They murder each otherthey kill and sometimes torture each other to find a better position within the social structure" Leah: "It's Adam, Phil, Adam! A summary of the play DNA by Dennis Kelly, breaking the action down by Act. Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. Last week Richard invited Mark to his party, bring a friend, anyone you like, can you believe that? Theyre a lot happier. You're not.. gonna, you know, or whatever, you know its not the collapse of my, because Horrified at Phil's plan to kill Adam.'. I'm scared, they scare me, this place, everyone. NARRATOR: [] Well throw you in. by Dennis Kelly. Tysons, VA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, as a failure, which in itself makes you more unhappy so you have to Danny. Or everyone? I mean what is happy, whats happy all about, who says youre supposed to be happy, like were all supposed to be happy, happy is our natural, and any deviation from that state is seen as a failure, which in itself makes you more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even happier which doesnt work because people can see that youre pretending which makes them awkward and you can see that they can see that youre pretending to be happy and their awkwardness is making you even more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even happier, its a nightmare. 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. Youll land on Adams corpse and youll rot together. If he comes back, our lives are ruined. Sitting there, all.. Into the dark. JOHN: 'Which means he gets pushed around. LEAH: Are you happy? She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. Because, you're not perfect, actually Phil, Ok there, I've said it. 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. PDFs of modern translations of every Shakespeare play and poem. LEAH: Decides it needs more jam. Youre a miracle worker. "D.N.A." I mean really, it is. NARRATOR: [] Funny thing is theyre all actually behaving better as well. Like Cassandra, from Greek mythology, Leah speaks without anyone really listening to her. Nothing scares, there, Ive said it; scared. So shoot me, call the police I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe Ridiculous . I always thought we would get married Assistant Stage Managers at Creative Cauldron, Camp Director at Traveling Players Ensemble, Assistant Director at Traveling Players Ensemble. Leah Monologue: What are you thinking? You'll land on Adam's corpse and you'll rot together. NARRATOR: "D.N.A." << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> LEAH has a Tupperware container on her lap. NARRATOR: In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. There, I'm admitting it. Scene 1: Mark and Jan discuss . Brians on medication. DNA. 'The Characters of DNA, impossible to discuss, without talking about the theme of morality.'. 'Finally Leah's morality asserts itself and she leaves him.'. [ ]. It's fine. Josie Murphy-White Leah- DNA by Dennis Kelly LEAH: What are you thinking? NARRATOR: Starts to drink his coke. . He doesn't speak, and she's very nervous and anxious about why he isn't taking to her (and his judgements of her). Sitting there. No, Im just wondering. Sitting there. She craves attention from Phil, to the point where she repeatedly implies he hates her just to try to get him to talk. 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. 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. What have we done, Phil? playwright Dennis Kelly. ', NARRATOR: ", NARRATOR: He tries . Is that it? One person? NARRATOR: An overview of some of the main characters in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. Chimps are evil, they murder each other. give me that much credit at least, thank you. You don't do you. He is tearful from the outset. NARRATOR: Not that I'm bothered, I'm not bothered Phil, I'm not bothered. No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not gonna, you know, or whatever, you know its not the collapse of my, because I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends, Ive got, Ive got friends, I mean alright, I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent, but I could, if I wanted, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, circumstances. \"D.N.A.\" is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. But I couldnt see who they were or what they were doing or how they were living. They kill and torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. DNA Bonobos Monologue by Dennis Kelly Leah- Apparently bonobos are our nearest relative. LEAH: Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? wanted, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, series of monologues. PHIL: All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. Instant PDF downloads. On March 19, 2016 By crusem15 In DNA, Uncategorized. 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-. Scene 3: John Tate is clearly stressed and ties to ban others using the word Zdead [. youre, you know, Mr, you know, Popular, you know, you havent, you know, you havent, but thats, thats different, isnt it? BRIAN: I am brilliant at doing what people say. DNA Leah Key Quotes. LEAH: What are you thinking? NARRATOR: DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd, 81% found this document useful (16 votes), 81% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 19% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, No !on"t tell me sorry that"s a stupi! that"s su#h a stupi!-, ' mean it %oul!n"t matter i+ you %eren"t or %ere a#tually so-, Not that '"m ,othere!& '"m not ,othere! hil, What like ' talk too mu#h? I really am getting a little bit cross! P"\,^$|/N7n>+mz|xj#hoKg1ejxciG7WRe `d ;s*h*-h4VScx^LQR4;x]W(IEy l2$:4H`q"ZJUKD^d]6^}nKcQ)@KQS%gBh,S8&UCF S(U,N"$P"]Y6S=XhP&WvAMGUr\(:Zge1!Vq t\p9wrp.r LitCharts Teacher Editions. Sometimes for months! NARRATOR: We'll throw rocks at you until you drop through. And loses his sanity.'. ADAM: You can eat anything. I saw Jan helping a first year find the gym. She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, sorry Are you? Hebends down. ', NARRATOR: Neither Bonobo, nor Chimp. MARK: Someone pegged a stone at him. That just leaves you Brian, you crying little piece of filth! Jan and Mark declare that the boy has lost it., Mark and Jan are on the street. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Character research"Leah" - DNA. Stop, dont, dont, Phil, dont, what are you doing, what are you PHIL: Hes dead, everyone thinks hes dead. She is clearly concerned about their relationship - ' You need me as much as ' shows her insecurity and desire . Leah's Monologue from - Dna - By dennis kelly - What are you thinking? Phil, she's insane! life, because I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends. Jan asks if, Would not have made it through AP Literature without the printable PDFs. Mikey Wears Braces - Play. Not that I'mI mean it wouldn't matter if you weren't or were, actually, soAre you thinking about me . Not that I'm - I mean it wouldn't matter if you were or you weren't actually so - Are you thinking about me? In this scene, Hermione acts out Leah's monologue ab. That I, absolute silence thinking, Lea talks too much, I w, a while, is that it? I'm not. Or well take you up the grille. I've got friends. She cut a first years finger off, that's what they say anyway. No- Don't tell me.. That's a stupid.. That's such a stupid. Not that I'm bothered. NARRATOR: 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. Sorry! No answer. I won't judge you, whatever it is. un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. Maybe being seen as heroes is making them behave like heroes. LEAH: Its incredible. When a stranger Bonobo approaches the pack, the other Bonobos all come out and go "Ello mate! Into the dark. Finding it, "exciting". is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. What you thinking? Adams parents were on the telly again last night. 'He's a follower not a leader. %PDF-1.3 Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1699 titles we cover. No don't because, it's alright, it's fine, I'm not gonna, you know, or whatever, you know it's not the collapse of my, because, I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends, I've got, I've got friends, I mean alright. Alexandra Appleton. Well get you by the arms. Week last Tuesday. There, I'm admitting, I talk too much! Sitting there, all All Youre scared. PHIL: Well take you up the grille now. You can talk to me. Sitting, scared. I'm under a lot of stress! Its pouring into the school, grief, grief is making them happy. 'She doesn't do it, but ultimately she does snap. Tell no one, or were all go to prison. I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends, Ive got, Ive got friends, Im scared, they scare me, this place, 'So much so, the Bonobo like Leah is prepared to violate her moral code, in an effort to get a response from Phil. In this way, Leah's actions serve as a cautionary tale against the destabilizing and destructive effects of groupthink and peer pressure. Shirking from the reality of what the group have done. Well does he? Assistant Stage Managers at Creative Cauldron this?! Not that Im- I mean it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually, so- : 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. A (including. Leah In a number of scenes . Leah always talks to Phil with no response. No, don't answer that, jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, sorry - Are you? NARRATOR: 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 I mean it is, it is, dont say it, isnt, really, dont, youll just embarrass us both because it is different, its, different because it doesnt matter to you. BBC Teach > Secondary resources > GCSE English Literature / GCSE Drama > Making a scene. RICHARD: Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont Is it me? xXF}W#H,{^F%FQ fi3E|ON6FpNSg8v MdJ[A7GE=XupWFXU?7Qg4 ! 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. 3. 'She's the one chosen to execute Adam.'. circumstances. 'John Tate was the first leader of the group. Lea's monologue from the play 'DNA' by Dennis Kelly, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save Lea's Monologue - 'DNA' For Later, You can tell me, you know. During her many afternoons sitting in a field with her silent boyfriend. For years people thought they were chimpanzees, but theyre not, they are completely different. JOHN: that youre pretending which makes them awkward and you can see that LEAH: Struggling with distance learning? Is that it? Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont Is it me? Ive got. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. 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Yes, I am ashamed but I'm not ashamed of my shame, Phil. e'll do anything to be part of the group. Your monologue must include the location, stage directions, and any lighting The change. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Falls Church, VA, Camp Director at Traveling Players Ensemble Richard and Mark? Could be used as part of an exploration of character and theme, either after an initial reading or as part of a revision activity. Leah's monologue from "DNA" by Dennis Kelly - What are you thinking? The narrator examines the morality and motivations of Leah, Phil, John Tate, Cathy and other characters, as some key moments are played out, providing a voice-over commentary and exploring how the characters link to the themes of the play. 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. 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