I'm not bothered, Phil, I'm not, it doesn't, I don't care. 'Leah herself has akin the Bonobo. 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. Assistant Stage Managers at Creative Cauldron Yes, I am ashamed but Im not ashamed of my shame, Phil, give Youre not scared. I won't.. Fillers, false starts and ellipsis -She often asks Phil quetions but as he doesn't respond, she answers them herself. '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. Arent you bothered? ', NARRATOR: No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not no, do. %PDF-1.3 NARRATOR: Josie Murphy-White Leah- DNA by Dennis Kelly LEAH: What are you thinking? Later, Leah and Phil are once again alone in a field. 4 0 obj Im scared, they scare me, this place, everyone, the, Do not sell or share my personal information. We'll throw rocks at you until you drop through. Thats such a stupid, thats such a stupid You can tell me you know, you can talk to me? LitCharts Teacher Editions. NARRATOR: In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. I won't judge you, whatever it is. You'll drop through. Leah's monologue from "DNA" by Dennis Kelly - What are you thinking? LEAH: PHIL: Yes, yes, shhhh, yes. Is that it? DNA - By DENNIS KELLY MY MONOLOGUE: A field. Youll land on Adams corpse and youll rot together. I mean what is happy, whats Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1699 titles we cover. Danny. 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. JOHN: is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. Character research"Leah" - DNA. That sunset. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. NARRATOR: Scene 3: John Tate is clearly stressed and ties to ban others using the word Zdead [. Refine any search. 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 -. xXF}W#H,{^F%FQ fi3E|ON6FpNSg8v MdJ[A7GE=XupWFXU?7Qg4 ! I really am getting a little bit cross! I don't. 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. not the only one, Phil, Im just the only one saying it, the fear that everyone LEAH: You haven't. By the end, he's threatening violence.'. un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. 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 eat things. NARRATOR: He takes from it a paper plate, a waffle, butter, jam, and a knife. Not that Im I mean, it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually so Are you thinking about me? Leah always talks to Phil with no response. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. 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. This is pretty static, since my room is definitely not as big as a stage haha. Theyre a lot happier. Tell no one, or were all go to prison. If he comes back, our lives are ruined. While "chimps are evil," Leah says, bonobos are intelligent, kind, and empathetic. Because, you're not perfect, actually Phil, Ok there, I've said it. be happy, happy is our natural, and any deviation from that state is seen I mean what is happy, whats happy me that much credit at least, thank you. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. LEAH: I sometimes think you're not human. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. NARRATOR: No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupidYou know. Marks been doing charity work, for Christs sake. What have we done, Phil? You can talk to me. There, I'm admitting, I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe. It's fine. Danny plans on becoming a dentist and has a very clear plan for his schooling, work experience read analysis of Danny. And who do you think you are saying I do. circumstances. Alexandra Appleton. LEAH: ', NARRATOR: Into the dark. That just leaves you Brian, you crying little piece of filth! 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-. BRIAN: I am brilliant at doing what people say. ', LEAH: Nothing scared, there, Leah always talks to Phil with no response. Upgrade to PRO to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Instant downloads of all 1699 LitChart PDFs NARRATOR: She is clearly concerned about their relationship - ' You need me as much as ' shows her insecurity and desire . ', NARRATOR: PHIL: 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: 'But eventually, even he seems to be pulling back from both the consequences of his actions and the gang. Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. Sitting there. You have to go in. Could be used as part of an exploration of character and theme, either after an initial reading or as part of a revision activity. PHIL considers his waffle. Not that I'mI mean it wouldn't matter if you weren't or were, actually, soAre you thinking about me . - YouTube "D.N.A." is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. By the legs. NARRATOR: Monologues for use and submission dna: dennis kelly (leah) do disgust you? Not that I'm - I mean it wouldn't matter if you were or you weren't actually so - Are you thinking about me? NARRATOR: No, dont tell me, sorry, thats a stupid, thats such a stupid- You know. In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. Like Cassandra, from Greek mythology, Leah speaks without anyone really listening to her. 'Jan and Mark too showed pangs of conscience, by playing down their role in Adams demise.'. 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. LEAH: Last week Richard invited Mark to his party, bring a friend, anyone you like, can you believe that? START: Are you happy? Does 37 Postcards. Stop, dont, dont, Phil, dont, what are you doing, what are you PHIL: Hes dead, everyone thinks hes dead. An overview of some of the main themes in D.N.A. Do you? Remember last month, Dan threatened to kill Cathy? Did you see Jan at Adam's memorial? I'm under a lot of stress! JOHN: Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Can you remember the happiest moment in your life? Definition. un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. I know mine. Because alright whatever, but this is actually insane! Christina (Chris) Cardboard Piano - Play. He tries . but I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, circumstances. 1 / 7. I sometimes think you're not human. BBC Teach > Secondary resources > GCSE English Literature / GCSE Drama > Making a scene. making you even more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even I wont judge you, whatever it is. Talking to the TV cameras, she's even prepared to frame an innocent man for their crimes.'. He doesn't. 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'. 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 I'm in charge, everyone is happier. There's more movement, but this is the emotional gist. Sitting there. someone. John Tate advances on Brian as if to hurt him, but when Mark, Jan. Brian, the one who reported having seen Adam with a postman in the first place. I'm finding this all quite stressful, do you know that? Youll fall into the cold. Yeah, trying to be part of yeah, yeah. No, Im just wondering. DNA. all about, who says youre supposed to be happy, like were all supposed to You know what he's like, he was sort of hanging around--. Because alright, I do. Scared, 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. MARK: NARRATOR: Neither Bonobo, nor Chimp. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, They're a lot happier. 'In fact he's so calm, he's detached to the point of being sociopathic.'. I wont judge you, whatever it, is. Hebends down. You wouldn't believe how things have got. No don't.. because, it's alright. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. life, because I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends. Leah In a number of scenes . NARRATOR: 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. 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. You'll fall into the cold. 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 Nothing scares, there, I've said it; scared. There, I'm admitting, I talk too much! 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. You can talk to me. Not that I'm bothered. I won't.. Well does he? You don't do you. For years people thought they were chimpanzees, but theyre not, they are completely different. ", NARRATOR: I won't judge you; whatever it is. And in that second, Phil, I knew that there was life on other planets. The change. NARRATOR: Doesn't that bother you? Leah is about 16 in this play, and a very self critical and low self esteem girl. 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. A I won't judge you, whatever it is. Your monologue must include the location, stage directions, and any lighting No, I do. "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. Not that I'm bothered, I'm not bothered Phil, I'm not bothered. "D.N.A." You can talk to me. Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. Leah wants answers to know what Phil is thinking. This lack of communication builds powerful dramatic tension and . NARRATOR: 'Welcome to the plot of Dennis Kelly's 'DNA'. ', NARRATOR: Read about our approach to external linking. I mean alright I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent, but I could, if I 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. Andy. $ou. All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. Struggling with distance learning? LEA: What are you thinking? Starts to drink his coke. Adam was, he was laughing harder than anyone! You know, you can talk to me. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. 3. 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". PHIL: Well take you up the grille now. Shirking from the reality of what the group have done. Keep your mouth shut. Yeah, everyone happy. 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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. I saw Jan helping a first year find the gym. They murder each other, did you know that? She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. So don't, because you haven't either, I mean it's not like you're, y'know, Mr Popular or anything, you know. He can't come back Cathy. Leah's Monologue from - Dna - By dennis kelly - What are you thinking? youre, you know, Mr, you know, popular, you know, you havent, you know, Sometimes for months! [] Funny thing is theyre all actually behaving better as well. Like, what do you do?! Unlock with LitCharts A+. He is tearful from the outset. 'For each character seems ruled by their own individual moral code.'. e'll do anything to be part of the group. 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 chimp will find itself on the outside of a group, and before he knows it, he's been hounded to death by the others. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Everyone's working together. LEAH: Are you happy? LEAH has a Tupperware container on her lap. Richard asks if everyone else has heard that the authorities caught him.. You know. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. I always thought we would get married . I know my happiest moment. But I couldnt see who they were or what they were doing or how they were living. LEAH: The world has just changed, reality is not what we think. 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