Youre a miracle worker. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. 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. 'But their guilt comes through.'. ', NARRATOR: START: Are you happy? Finding it, "exciting". Talking to the TV cameras, she's even prepared to frame an innocent man for their crimes.'. So we were sort of, well alright, taking the p, s sort of. 'Initially menacing, he tried to ignore his conscience. An overview of some of the main themes in D.N.A. ', NARRATOR: The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. RICHARD: I mean what is happy, whats Tysons, VA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. LEAH: I sometimes think you're not human. Guide written by. 'Who's the most psychopathic of them all.'. You'll fall into the cold. This is insane! Adams parents were on the telly again last night. '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.'. - YouTube "D.N.A." is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. PDF downloads of all 1699 LitCharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. being down there. Week last Tuesday. At the beginning, this pairing presents a comic irony, because Phil almost never speaks. He doesn't. That sunset. You'll also get updates on new titles we publish and the ability to save highlights and notes. 1 / 7. 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 Teachers and parents! Not that I'm bothered, I'm not bothered Phil, I'm not bothered. They murder each other, did you know that? [Phil looks up] Yeah, Another appeal. Its like nuclear waste or global warming. So shoot me, call the police I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe Ridiculous . No, Im just wondering. Firstly killing her pet and then threatening to kill herself.'. 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. Nothing scares, there, Ive said it; scared. DNA Bonobos Monologue by Dennis Kelly Leah- Apparently bonobos are our nearest relative. Join the StageAgent community Find related themes, quotes, symbols, characters, and more. Did you see Jan at Adam's memorial? un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. The followers in the play include Brian, Danny, Lou, Jan, Mark, and Adam. I'm not. In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. 'For each character seems ruled by their own individual moral code.'. 'John Tate was the first leader of the group. 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. 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 Everyone is happier. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. If you don't shut up, your be dead! 'Phil is eventually replaced by Cathy.'. un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. Ridiculous, because you're not perfect actually, Phil. "D.N.A." Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. 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! Do I disgust you? 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. They kill and torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. LEAH: Are you happy? 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. You can talk to me. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. gonna, you know, or whatever, you know its not the collapse of my, because 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. No answer. 'And even organising Adams murder. but I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, circumstances. NARRATOR: Leah Monologue: What are you thinking? Starts to drink his coke. No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not "D.N.A." Danny. all about, who says youre supposed to be happy, like were all supposed to Oh my God, you don't. Everything's much better, though. No, sorry, don't tell me, that's a stupid, You can tell me, you know. 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. -Graham S. The timeline below shows where the character Leah appears in. It's fine. To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a. I wont judge you, whatever it is. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. $ou. He tries . 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 know mine. 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. You have to go in. wanted, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, JOHN: Upgrade to PRO to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! sorry - Are you? 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 Youll drop through. 'Richard initially looked like a potential leader of the group. You'll be able to access your notes and highlights, make requests, and get updates on new titles. [] 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. So dont, because you havent either, I mean its not like. This place. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! 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. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. 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. LEAH: me that much credit at least, thank you. NARRATOR: The change. This is my As level monologue, though I usually perform it on a stage with a bench; as its set outside. Because, you're not perfect, actually Phil, Ok there, I've said it. Alright, I haven't *got* friends, but I could have, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect.. you . They kill and sometimes torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. 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. . Into the dark. 4 0 obj Leah always talks to Phil with no response. Yes, I am ashamed but Im not ashamed of my shame, Phil, give Theyre a lot happier. ', NARRATOR: LEAH has a Tupperware container on her lap. PHIL: Yes, yes, shhhh, yes. Picks up his coke. 'Which means he gets pushed around. Or well take you up the grille. 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. PHIL: I saw Jan helping a first year find the gym. 'Finally Leah's morality asserts itself and she leaves him.'. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more monologues from You can talk to me. [] Well throw you in. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. I won't judge you; whatever it is. is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. Im not bothered, Phil, Im not, it, What, like I talk too much? no, because alright, I do. they can see that youre pretending to be happy and their awkwardness is. Everyones happy. The way the content is organized, At first glance, the verbose Leah is ditzy, easily distracted, and self-obsessed. xXF}W#H,{^F%FQ fi3E|ON6FpNSg8v MdJ[A7GE=XupWFXU?7Qg4 ! You'll drop through. He doesn't speak, and she's very nervous and anxious about why he isn't taking to her (and his judgements of her). If you go now and say nothing to no one about this, you won [t be in trouble. \"D.N.A.\" is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. Yeah, everyone happy. By the end, he's threatening violence.'. A RICHARD: Phil, she's insane! 'He lacks the chimp-like ruthlessness, to hold the gang together.'. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. RICHARD: From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. ', LEAH: 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! Neither Bonobo, nor Chimp. Leah is talking about bonoboshumans' nearest primate relatives. Hebends down. I won't.. Our, "Sooo much more helpful thanSparkNotes. NARRATOR: What, like I talk too much? One person? Sorry! I'm in charge, everyone is happier. Shirking from the reality of what the group have done. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. On March 19, 2016 By crusem15 In DNA, Uncategorized. CATHY: Creating notes and highlights requires a free LitCharts account. Nothing scares, there, I've said it; scared. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! 'She doesn't do it, but ultimately she does snap. 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". Keep your mouth shut. Assistant Stage Managers at Creative Cauldron LEAH: 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. Tysons, VA, Assistant Director at Traveling Players Ensemble LEAH: Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. For years we thought that Chimps were our closest living relative, but now they're saying it's Bonobo's. LEAH: You know, you can talk to me. As Phil begins snacking on some chips, Leah accuses Phil of always ignoring her. Scared, Phil. I know my happiest moment. LEAH: No! No, I do. Ive said it; scared. Does Is that it? We need each other. Term. 'And in the end, sees the light. He is tearful from the outset. She craves attention from Phil, to the point where she repeatedly implies he hates her just to try to get him to talk. Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont Is it me? making you even more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even Floods of tears. PHIL: Decides it needs more jam. LitCharts Teacher Editions. Tell no one, or were all go to prison. 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. DNA - By DENNIS KELLY MY MONOLOGUE: A field. 'Brian's guilt is harder to supress, more immediate. Simply the loner, who's life ended trying to be part of the group.'. You're not scared. 'She tried to use Adams death as an opportunity, rather than a crisis. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. Not that Im- I mean it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually, so- ADAM: You can eat anything. 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 Chimps are evil. Your monologue must include the location, stage directions, and any lighting Christina (Chris) Cardboard Piano - Play. Well throw rocks at you until you drop through. No- Don't tell me.. That's a stupid.. That's such a stupid. She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. RICHARD: Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Youll fall into the cold. NARRATOR: Not that I'mI mean it wouldn't matter if you weren't or were, actually, soAre you thinking about me . And who do you think you are saying I do. What you thinking? by Dennis Kelly. Stop, dont, dont, Phil, dont, what are you doing, what are you PHIL: Hes dead, everyone thinks hes dead. give me that much credit at least, thank you. 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. Andy. It's fine. Scared, Phil. 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