NARRATOR: So we were sort of, well alright, taking the pBLEEPs sort of. Tell no one, or were all go to prison. 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. 'John Tate was the first leader of the group. Sorry. No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not 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 -. 'Who's the most psychopathic of them all.'. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Scene 3: John Tate is clearly stressed and ties to ban others using the word Zdead [. everyone, the fear, the fear that everyone here, and Im not the only one, Im Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! The followers in the play include Brian, Danny, Lou, Jan, Mark, and Adam. END: Where will it stop? Danny plans on becoming a dentist and has a very clear plan for his schooling, work experience read analysis of Danny. I wont judge you, whatever it, is. We need each other. 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-. PDF downloads of all 1699 LitCharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. I'm not. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, sorry Are you? NARRATOR: Sorry! I won't.. NARRATOR: It's fine. LitCharts Teacher Editions. No, sorry, don't tell me, that's a stupid, You can tell me, you know. 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. He takes from it a paper plate, a waffle, butter, jam, and a knife. Only been four days but nothings changed. 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. xXF}W#H,{^F%FQ fi3E|ON6FpNSg8v MdJ[A7GE=XupWFXU?7Qg4 ! series of monologues. "D.N.A." NARRATOR: Upgrade to PRO to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! A )[Zm/owA8 cAK)- 62_v6Mpj^X40~>iP8,M.^p:fs!jg 7@6hx)A ', NARRATOR: I mean what is happy, whats happy 1 / 7. LEA: What are you thinking? 2. life, because I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends. What you thinking? This monologue is graded a 9 Hermione Tarentino's interpretation of Leah from Dennis Kelly's play 'DNA'. You can talk to me. 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! 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 Scared, Phil. 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. This is pretty static, since my room is definitely not as big as a stage haha. 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 An overview of some of the main characters in The History Boys by Alan Bennett. The way the content is organized, At first glance, the verbose Leah is ditzy, easily distracted, and self-obsessed. No, don't answer that, jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, sorry - Are you? His gang mates were scared of him and he challenged John Tate, but he proves himself too weak. NARRATOR: She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. You can talk to me. here lives in, the brutal terror, it scares me, okay, Ive said it and I am not NARRATOR: 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". See all English Literature resources See all DNA resources Related discussions on The Student Room. At the beginning, this pairing presents a comic irony, because Phil almost never speaks. I do. If he comes back, our lives are ruined. We've got each other. ', MARK: I won't judge you; whatever it is. LEAH: Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Adam was, he was laughing harder than anyone! Tysons, VA, Assistant Director at Traveling Players Ensemble no, do. LEAH: Are you happy? I'm not bothered, Phil, I'm not, it doesn't, I don't care. In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. 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. JOHN: Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more monologues from Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. When a stranger Bonobo approaches the pack, the other Bonobos all come out and go "Ello mate! Is that it? Well its not all roses, you know. Sitting there. Dennis Kelly, Leah is sitting in the field with Phil, but (as normal) he does not. Falls Church, VA, Camp Director at Traveling Players Ensemble Last week Richard invited Mark to his party, bring a friend, anyone you like, can you believe that? Instant PDF downloads. This place. Instant downloads of all 1699 LitChart PDFs 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! 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. I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know. 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. I eat things. Phil, she's insane! He tries . I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends, Ive got, Ive got friends, Did you know that? 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 Term. Leah is talking about bonoboshumans' nearest primate relatives. Everythings much better, though. Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. And in that second, Phil, I knew that there was life on other planets. "D.N.A." She cut a first years finger off, that's what they say anyway. Did you see Jan at Adam's memorial? A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. e'll do anything to be part of the group. NARRATOR: Leah is about 16 in. A summary of the play DNA by Dennis Kelly, breaking the action down by Act. PHIL considers his waffle. To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a word to her. . 'She's the one chosen to execute Adam.'. Yes, I am ashamed but I'm not ashamed of my shame, Phil. LEAH: 1 / 7. MARK: [Phil looks up] Yeah, Another appeal. ', NARRATOR: This is insane! but I'm not the only one, I'm not the only one, Phil. You remember that sunset? LEAH: Unlock with LitCharts A+. ', NARRATOR: They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. Leah's Monologue from - Dna - By dennis kelly - What are you thinking? give me that much credit at least, thank you. LEAH: The world has just changed, reality is not what we think. NARRATOR: Ive got friends, I mean alright, I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent. NARRATOR: NARRATOR: Scared, Phil. MARK: Someone pegged a stone at him. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Picks up his coke. Brians on medication. Floods of tears. PHIL: Well take you up the grille now. The change. Marks been doing charity work, for Christs sake. Definition. That sunset. 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. Whatever you're.. Y'know.. Im scared, they scare me, this place, everyone, the, Do not sell or share my personal information. Because, you're not perfect, actually Phil, Ok there, I've said it. Fillers, false starts and ellipsis -She often asks Phil quetions but as he doesn't respond, she answers them herself. Doesn't that bother you? NARRATOR: Is that what you're, because don't, like, y'know, judge, y'know or anything. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. Consider whether you think Leah and Richard are ever followers, and who they follow: Leah follows Phil but never really takes orders from . Not that I'mI mean it wouldn't matter if you weren't or were, actually, soAre you thinking about me . Later, Leah and Phil are once again alone in a field. NARRATOR: Find related themes, quotes, symbols, characters, and more. Ridiculous, because you're not perfect actually, Phil. You'll fall into the cold. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. In this monologue, I'm playing the. 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. You don't do you. Arent you bothered? sweater through a database and pulled up a man matching Brians description of the postman. Not that Im- I mean it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually, so- She is clearly concerned about their relationship - ' You need me as much as ' shows her insecurity and desire . this?! Its like nuclear waste or global warming. PHIL: Yes, yes, shhhh, yes. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. Adams parents were on the telly again last night. I sometimes think I wonder, what would you do If I killedmyself right here in front of you? One person? ', NARRATOR: 's that it? LEAH: To the fat postman with bad teeth. Theyre a lot happier. &;i;;>v#`,W3[zM h~"EH/`Bs|tBqn`pL%Bo]NE{B>$_S! DNA Bonobos Monologue by Dennis Kelly Leah- Apparently bonobos are our nearest relative. Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. 37 Postcards. 'And even organising Adams murder. LEAH: Im scared, they scare me, this place, I mean alright I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent, but I could, if I DNA - By DENNIS KELLY MY MONOLOGUE: A field. 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'. [ ]. Bonobos are the complete opposite of Chimps. No, dont tell me, sorry, thats a stupid, thats such a stupid- You know. Finding it, "exciting". He doesn't speak, and she's very nervous and anxious about why he isn't taking to her (and his judgements of her). NARRATOR: So we were sort of, well alright, taking the p, s sort of. 'Playwright Kelly gets it's character Leah, to define the terms of morality, when he compares humans to psychopathic Chimpsand social Bonobos.'. I won't judge you, whatever it is. playwright Dennis Kelly. Sitting, scared. I won't judge you, whatever it is. (including. 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. Youll land on Adams corpse and youll rot together. 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. Everyone is happier. An overview of some of the main themes in D.N.A. I do. Can you remember the happiest moment in your life? What's more important? Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. I mean really, it is. $ou. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. being down there. They're a lot happier. For years we thought that Chimps were our closest living relative, but now they're saying it's Bonobo's. LEAH: 'He's a follower not a leader. Firstly killing her pet and then threatening to kill herself.'. ashamed. Click the card to flip . Scared, Phil. 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. In this scene, Hermione acts out Leah's monologue ab. Leah: "Chimps are evil. Scene 1: Mark and Jan discuss . The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. 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. Into the dark. See all English Literature resources See all DNA resources Related discussions on The Student Room. You know what he's like, he was sort of hanging around--. Youll drop through. You'll land on Adam's corpse and you'll rot together. In this way, Leah's actions serve as a cautionary tale against the destabilizing and destructive effects of groupthink and peer pressure. Ive got. Remember last month, Dan threatened to kill Cathy? They kill and torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. So much so, he's bullied into doing things he knows are wrong. Teachers and parents! There, I'm admitting it. You can talk to me. 'She doesn't do it, but ultimately she does snap. 'From the start, she never feels showed remorse when she thinks Adam has died. Chimps are evil. Well does he? 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? Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. Sitting there. Week last Tuesday. 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