3. Bonobos are the complete opposite of Chimps. Whatever you're.. Y'know.. Well does he? Scene 1: Mark and Jan discuss . they can see that youre pretending to be happy and their awkwardness is. That just leaves you Brian, you crying little piece of filth! At the beginning, this pairing presents a comic irony, because Phil almost never speaks. I won't judge you, whatever it is. I won't.. Falls Church, VA, Camp Director at Traveling Players Ensemble Yes, I am ashamed but Im not ashamed of my shame, Phil, give Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. %PDF-1.3 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 Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. circumstances. Everyone's working together. And well swing you onto the grille. Thats such a stupid, thats such a stupid You can tell me you know, you can talk to me? Does "D.N.A." 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. Is that it? I've got friends. Last week Richard invited Mark to his party, bring a friend, anyone you like, can you believe that? Starts to drink his coke. Not that I'm - I mean it wouldn't matter if you were or you weren't actually so - Are you thinking about me? No! So we were sort of, well alright, taking the p, s sort of. If you would like to give a public performance of this monologue, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor. Scene 3: John Tate is clearly stressed and ties to ban others using the word Zdead [. 2. happier, its a nightmare. Tysons, VA, Assistant Director at Traveling Players Ensemble In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. The followers in the play include Brian, Danny, Lou, Jan, Mark, and Adam. Well get you by the arms. 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. because it is dierent, its dierent because it doesnt matter to you. - YouTube "D.N.A." is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. Sorry. You can talk to me. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Term. And who do you think you are saying I do. There, I'm admitting, I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe. [ ]. A Not that I'mI mean it wouldn't matter if you weren't or were, actually, soAre you thinking about me . LEAH: Marks been doing charity work, for Christs sake. PHIL considers his waffle. What, like I talk too much? MARK: [Phil looks up] Yeah, Another appeal. As Phil begins snacking on some chips, Leah accuses Phil of always ignoring her. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Doesn't that bother you? To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a. I know my happiest moment. Leah is usually seen with Phil. I mean really, it is. 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. You can talk to me. Join the StageAgent community Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. LEAH: A summary of the play DNA by Dennis Kelly, breaking the action down by Act. NARRATOR: Leah always talks to Phil with no response. give me that much credit at least, thank you. PDFs of modern translations of every Shakespeare play and poem. Like, what do you do?! is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. Theyre a lot happier. START: Are you happy? They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. Can you remember the happiest moment in your life? Remember last month, Dan threatened to kill Cathy? 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 1. NARRATOR: You're not.. ', NARRATOR: Tysons, VA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. NARRATOR: Its like nuclear waste or global warming. Upgrade to PRO to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! I won't judge you; whatever it is. LEAH: 'Phil is eventually replaced by Cathy.'. Dennis Kelly, Leah is sitting in the field with Phil, but (as normal) he does not. Scared, Phil. 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. LEAH: PHIL: 'Adam, the first man, the first victim. Everythings much better, though. LEAH: I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends, Ive got, Ive got friends, series of monologues. RICHARD: [] Funny thing is theyre all actually behaving better as well. Not that I'm bothered, I'm not bothered Phil, I'm not bothered. We've got each other. Or everyone? Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. \"D.N.A.\" is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. here lives in, the brutal terror, it scares me, okay, Ive said it and I am not Hebends down. ', NARRATOR: Not to hit him, just for the. you happy no don t answer t leah dna 3 all monologues are property and copyright of their owners monologues 'For each character seems ruled by their own individual moral code.'. PHIL: Josie Murphy-White Leah- DNA by Dennis Kelly LEAH: What are you thinking? Yeah, everyone happy. What do you do, Phil?! NARRATOR: 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. My students love how organized the handouts are and enjoy tracking the themes as a class., Requesting a new guide requires a free LitCharts account. They kill and sometimes torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. being down there. Leah is talking about bonoboshumans' nearest primate relatives. Maybe being seen as heroes is making them behave like heroes. I sometimes think I wonder, what would you do If I killedmyself right here in front of you? Youre not scared. 37 Postcards. By the end, he's threatening violence.'. '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. LitCharts Teacher Editions. We used to go to his birthday parties, he used to have that cheap ice cream and we used to take the piss, remember?" Phil: "I'm in charge. Mikey Wears Braces - Play. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. I really am getting a little bit cross! An overview of some of the main themes in D.N.A. Im scared, they scare me, this place, everyone, the, Do not sell or share my personal information. Its pouring into the school, grief, grief is making them happy. Creating notes and highlights requires a free LitCharts account. No, Im just wondering. Horrified at Phil's plan to kill Adam.'. I mean really, it is. What's more important? There's more movement, but this is the emotional gist. -Graham S. The timeline below shows where the character Leah appears in. If you go now and say nothing to no one about this, you won [t be in trouble. No, Im just wondering. You'll fall into the cold. sweater through a database and pulled up a man matching Brians description of the postman. You'll drop through. An overview of the plot of The History Boys by Alan Bennett. I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know. NARRATOR: [] Well throw you in. 'She tried to use Adams death as an opportunity, rather than a crisis. But I couldnt see who they were or what they were doing or how they were living. Do I disgust you? If you don't shut up, your be dead! And loses his sanity.'. I mean what is happy, whats happy 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. LEAH: Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. 'Brian's guilt is harder to supress, more immediate. 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. He doesn't. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, No, I do. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. By the legs. 'Cool-headed, he's always ready with a plan In the middle of a crisis.'. 's that it? un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. Could be used as part of an exploration of character and theme, either after an initial reading or as part of a revision activity. 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&#39;s Monologue - &#39;DNA&#39; For Later, You can tell me, you know. is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. Teachers and parents! Find related themes, quotes, symbols, characters, and more. 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 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. Alright, I haven't *got* friends, but I could have, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect.. you . For years we thought that Chimps were our closest living relative, but now they're saying it's Bonobo's. 'Which means he gets pushed around. Consider whether you think Leah and Richard are ever followers, and who they follow: Leah follows Phil but never really takes orders from . Leah always talks to Phil with no response. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. 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. LEAH: No! In this scene, Hermione acts out Leah's monologue ab. Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont Is it me? Struggling with distance learning? MARK: BBC Teach > Secondary resources > GCSE English Literature / GCSE Drama > Making a scene. Into the dark. You can talk to me. LEAH: What are you thinking? sorry - Are you? I'm not. )[Zm/owA8 cAK)- 62_v6Mpj^X40~>iP8,M.^p:fs!jg 7@6hx)A LEAH: Leah In a number of scenes . Read about our approach to external linking. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. ', NARRATOR: 'But their guilt comes through.'. Everyones happy. During her many afternoons sitting in a field with her silent boyfriend. /hat ' talk too mu#h 's that it? Tell no one, or were all go to prison. Nothing scared, there, Sitting, scared. NARRATOR: 'Welcome to the plot of Dennis Kelly's 'DNA'. You know what he's like, he was sort of hanging around--. You're not scared. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. 'Playwright Kelly gets it's character Leah, to define the terms of morality, when he compares humans to psychopathic Chimpsand social Bonobos.'. youre, you know, Mr, you know, Popular, you know, you havent, you know, you havent, but thats, thats different, isnt it? I'm not bothered, Phil, I'm not, it doesn't, I don't care. Students could use this clip as the stimulus for their own presentation on a different character from the play, or as the basis for an essay-style response to one of the characters explored in this clip. . An overview of the plot of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. They murder each other, did you know that? No, sorry, don't tell me, that's a stupid, You can tell me, you know. 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. 'And even organising Adams murder. You can talk to me. Richard and Mark? un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. I mean what is happy, whats 'But eventually, even he seems to be pulling back from both the consequences of his actions and the gang. If he comes back, our lives are ruined. You'll also get updates on new titles we publish and the ability to save highlights and notes. Only been four days but nothings changed. 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 They caught him staring at a wall and drooling last week. DNA Bonobos Monologue by Dennis Kelly Leah- Apparently bonobos are our nearest relative. All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. RICHARD: Youll land on Adams corpse and youll rot together. NARRATOR: LEAH: The world has just changed, reality is not what we think. Andy. 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. 'From the start, she never feels showed remorse when she thinks Adam has died. Ive got. I don't. Sitting there, all.. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. sitting there in a,solute silen#e thinking 0Leah talks too mu#h ' %ish she"! Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. You don't do you. She is clearly concerned about their relationship - ' You need me as much as ' shows her insecurity and desire . 'Richard initially looked like a potential leader of the group. Christina (Chris) Cardboard Piano - Play. Is that what you're, because don't, like, y'know, judge, y'know or anything. LEAH has a Tupperware container on her lap. In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. Brians on medication. Complete your free account to request a guide. No answer. I saw Jan helping a first year find the gym. LEAH: : 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. Leah's Monologue from DNA including context, text and video example. Jan and Mark declare that the boy has lost it., Mark and Jan are on the street. RICHARD: Danny. but I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, circumstances. No don't.. because, it's alright. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. stream What difference will it make? I sometimes think you're not human. Leah's monologue from "DNA" by Dennis Kelly - What are you thinking? DNA Leah Key Quotes. See all English Literature resources See all DNA resources Related discussions on The Student Room. We'll throw rocks at you until you drop through. JOHN: While "chimps are evil," Leah says, bonobos are intelligent, kind, and empathetic. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. ', NARRATOR: "D.N.A." She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. An overview of some of the main themes in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. NARRATOR: . 'Who's the most psychopathic of them all.'. No, dont tell me, sorry, thats a stupid, thats such a stupid You can tell me, you know. Adams parents were on the telly again last night. not the only one, Phil, Im just the only one saying it, the fear that everyone So don't, because you haven't either, I mean it's not like you're, y'know, Mr Popular or anything, you know. You remember that sunset? Arent you bothered? by Dennis Kelly. She craves attention from Phil, to the point where she repeatedly implies he hates her just to try to get him to talk. That sunset. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. This place. Like Cassandra, from Greek mythology, Leah speaks without anyone really listening to her. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. 'John Tate was the first leader of the group. % Shirking from the reality of what the group have done. Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? Picks up his coke. "D.N.A." 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. ', MARK: Unlock with LitCharts A+. Assistant Stage Managers at Creative Cauldron LEA: What are you thinking? "What are you thinking?" "No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupid-". There, I'm admitting it. No answer. I talk too much, so SHOOT ME! $ou. Because alright, I do. No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not gonna, you know, or whatever, you know its not the collapse of my, because I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends, Ive got, Ive got friends, I mean alright, I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent, but I could, if I wanted, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, circumstances. I'm scared, they scare me, this place, everyone. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. Leah Leah lacks in self confidence, but her many monologues show her to be intelligent and thoughtful. Fillers, false starts and ellipsis -She often asks Phil quetions but as he doesn't respond, she answers them herself. Sorry! I'm finding this all quite stressful, do you know that? Nothing scares, there, Ive said it; scared. They're a lot happier. well yesterday I saw him showing her his phone, like they were old friends. Dna english lit aqa gcse Predictions of 2017 english Lit paper GCSE DNA Leah monologue Dear any a level bio teacher , please help me -Gel electrophoresis question Is anyone doing DNA tommorow:english literature paper 2 Ive got friends, I mean alright, I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent. &;i;;>v#`,W3[zM h~"EH/`Bs|tBqn`pL%Bo]NE{B>$_S! There, I'm admitting, I talk too much! CATHY: I do. all about, who says youre supposed to be happy, like were all supposed to NARRATOR: 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. Keep your mouth shut. In this way, Leah's actions serve as a cautionary tale against the destabilizing and destructive effects of groupthink and peer pressure. Well its not all roses, you know. I know mine. An overview of some of the main themes in The History Boys by Alan Bennett. Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. PDF downloads of all 1699 LitCharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. 'In fact he's so calm, he's detached to the point of being sociopathic.'. Chimps are evil, they murder each other. He takes from it a paper plate, a waffle, butter, jam, and a knife. The change. 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 . Instant downloads of all 1699 LitChart PDFs NARRATOR: to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Your monologue must include the location, stage directions, and any lighting 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. PHIL and LEAH, PHIL slowly eating a pack of starburst. No, I do. NARRATOR: In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. This is pretty static, since my room is definitely not as big as a stage haha. To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a word to her. Neither Bonobo, nor Chimp. Alexandra Appleton. 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. LEAH: Are you happy? This clip is relevant for teaching English Literature and Drama GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It's fine. 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. gonna, you know, or whatever, you know its not the collapse of my, because no, do. What have we done, Phil? NARRATOR: wanted, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, Yeah, trying to be part of yeah, yeah. Leah: "Chimps are evil. Adam was, he was laughing harder than anyone! I do, no I do talk too much. JOHN: Well throw rocks at you until you drop through. no, because alright, I do. LEAH: I sometimes think you're not human. No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupid- You can tell me, you know. Upgrade to PRO You'll land on Adam's corpse and you'll rot together. 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" is that it, is that what you're, no, because alright, I do. 'Finally Leah's morality asserts itself and she leaves him.'. Because alright whatever, but this is actually insane! Or well take you up the grille. They kill and torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. Scared, Phil. 'And in the end, sees the light. as a failure, which in itself makes you more unhappy so you have to (including. Scared, Phil. I won't judge you, whatever it is. END: Where will it stop? 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'. 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 -. When a stranger Bonobo approaches the pack, the other Bonobos all come out and go "Ello mate! So don't, because you haven't either, I mean it's not like you're, you know. Chimps are evil. NARRATOR: Youll drop through. For years people thought they were chimpanzees, but theyre not, they are completely different. Guide written by. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. One person? Leah is about 16 in this play, and a very self critical and low self esteem girl. Leah Monologue: What are you thinking? 'Jan and Mark too showed pangs of conscience, by playing down their role in Adams demise.'. Is that it? 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. NARRATOR: ", NARRATOR: Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? LEAH: No answer. Yes, I am ashamed but I'm not ashamed of my shame, Phil. I eat things. ', LEAH: Decides it needs more jam. NARRATOR: Stop, dont, dont, Phil, dont, what are you doing, what are you PHIL: Hes dead, everyone thinks hes dead. 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-. 'He lacks the chimp-like ruthlessness, to hold the gang together.'. Summary: DNA by Dennis Kelly follows the silent yet intimidating, 16 year old Phil, and his fearful following of misfits as they come to terms with the consequences of a practical joke that.
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