No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, 1 / 7. ", NARRATOR: by Dennis Kelly. LEAH: What are you thinking? 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. happier, its a nightmare. Sitting there, all All Youre scared. xXF}W#H,{^F%FQ fi3E|ON6FpNSg8v MdJ[A7GE=XupWFXU?7Qg4 ! [] Well throw you in. 1 / 7. LEAH: Leah always talks to Phil with no response. What you thinking? NARRATOR: No don't.. because, it's alright. Well throw rocks at you until you drop through. Falls Church, VA, Camp Director at Traveling Players Ensemble Leah is usually seen with Phil. There, I'm admitting, I talk too much! 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. . 'She's the one chosen to execute Adam.'. Ive got friends, I mean alright, I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent. No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupid- You can tell me, you know. I've got friends. Nothing scares, there, I've said it; scared. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. Sitting there, all.. I wont judge you, whatever it, is. NARRATOR: 'Welcome to the plot of Dennis Kelly's 'DNA'. What we wanted, was to cover up what had happened not to frame someone else! If you go now and say nothing to no one about this, you won [t be in trouble. As he shows in the end, when he takes Leah's place in the field, pleading for Phil's attention.'. That I, absolute silence thinking, Lea talks too much, I w, a while, is that it? BRIAN: I am brilliant at doing what people say. In this monologue, I'm playing the. During her many afternoons sitting in a field with her silent boyfriend. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. Simply the loner, who's life ended trying to be part of the group.'. 37 Postcards. as a failure, which in itself makes you more unhappy so you have to ADAM: You can eat anything. 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! Not that Im I mean, it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually so Are you thinking about me? Because, you're not perfect, actually Phil, Ok there, I've said it. So we were sort of, well alright, taking the p, s sort of. NARRATOR: Richard asks if everyone else has heard that the authorities caught him.. $ou. To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a. I'm in charge, everyone is happier. LEAH: I sometimes think you're not human. So shoot me, call the police I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe Ridiculous . ', NARRATOR: "D.N.A." Our, "Sooo much more helpful thanSparkNotes. LitCharts Teacher Editions. give me that much credit at least, thank you. We need each other. What do you do, Phil?! No, Im just wondering. 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 torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. Fillers, false starts and ellipsis -She often asks Phil quetions but as he doesn't respond, she answers them herself. A summary of the play DNA by Dennis Kelly, breaking the action down by Act. LEAH: they can see that youre pretending to be happy and their awkwardness is. Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. Did you see Jan at Adam's memorial? Does it. 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 You'll be able to access your notes and highlights, make requests, and get updates on new titles. No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not LEAH has a Tupperware container on her lap. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. MARK: Someone pegged a stone at him. Can you remember the happiest moment in your life? Josie Murphy-White Leah- DNA by Dennis Kelly LEAH: What are you thinking? everyone, the fear, the fear that everyone here, and Im not the only one, Im 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. Yes, I am ashamed but Im not ashamed of my shame, Phil, give series of monologues. You'll land on Adam's corpse and you'll rot together. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, sorry Are you? Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. You can talk to me. In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. This clip is relevant for teaching English Literature and Drama GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. What difference will it make? 'For each character seems ruled by their own individual moral code.'. Leah In a number of scenes . 'But eventually, even he seems to be pulling back from both the consequences of his actions and the gang. Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. I won't judge you, whatever it is. ', NARRATOR: 'Which means he gets pushed around. NARRATOR: stream Leah Monologue: What are you thinking? 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. Yeah, trying to be part of yeah, yeah. So don't, because you haven't either, I mean it's not like you're, y'know, Mr Popular or anything, you know. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. "What are you thinking?" "No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupid-". 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. You can talk to me. A 's that it? 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 All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. PHIL: Well take you up the grille now. 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. Complete your free account to request a guide. Theyre a lot happier. Scared, Phil. I sometimes think you're not human. well yesterday I saw him showing her his phone, like they were old friends. This is insane! Thats such a stupid, thats such a stupid You can tell me you know, you can talk to me? ', NARRATOR: Instant PDF downloads. [Phil looks up] Yeah, Another appeal. NARRATOR: DNA - By DENNIS KELLY MY MONOLOGUE: A field. No, sorry, don't tell me, that's a stupid, You can tell me, you know. Not that I'mI mean it wouldn't matter if you weren't or were, actually, soAre you thinking about me . 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. There, I'm admitting, I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe. You don't do you. To the fat postman with bad teeth. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. no, do. him. 'And even organising Adams murder. I know my happiest moment. Ridiculous, because you're not perfect actually, Phil. Click the card to flip . Do I disgust you? Definition. An overview of some of the main characters in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! I do. un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. No, I'm just wondering. I mean really, it is. NARRATOR: 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. Starts to drink his coke. See all English Literature resources See all DNA resources Related discussions on The Student Room. 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. Tysons, VA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. I do, no I do talk too much. 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. 'Cool-headed, he's always ready with a plan In the middle of a crisis.'. Well its not all roses, you know. you happy no don t answer t leah dna 3 all monologues are property and copyright of their owners monologues I do, no I do talk too much. 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: Last week Richard invited Mark to his party, bring a friend, anyone you like, can you believe that? Christina (Chris) Cardboard Piano - Play. That just leaves you Brian, you crying little piece of filth! 3. MARK: She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. What have we done, Phil? In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. Are you happy? You'll also get updates on new titles we publish and the ability to save highlights and notes. 'From the start, she never feels showed remorse when she thinks Adam has died. Like Cassandra, from Greek mythology, Leah speaks without anyone really listening to her. 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. This lack of communication builds powerful dramatic tension and . Sorry. An overview of the plot of D.N.A .by Dennis Kelly. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. No, Im just wondering. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. % Sometimes for months! Does -Graham S. The timeline below shows where the character Leah appears in. She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. this?! PHIL: Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. You can talk to me. Join the StageAgent community I won't.. No answer. 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 Because alright, I do. He takes from it a paper plate, a waffle, butter, jam, and a knife. Yes, I am ashamed but I'm not ashamed of my shame, Phil. Guide written by. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. Floods of tears. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. youre, you know, Mr, you know, popular, you know, you havent, you know, ', NARRATOR: Stop, dont, dont, Phil, dont, what are you doing, what are you PHIL: Hes dead, everyone thinks hes dead. '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.'. They caught him staring at a wall and drooling last week. it is, it is, dont say it isnt, really, dont, youll just embarrass us both 2. He doesn't. You know. Chimps are evil, they murder each other. Upgrade to PRO making you even more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even Adam was, he was laughing harder than anyone! If you would like to give a public performance of this monologue, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor. PHIL: And well swing you onto the grille. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. I really am getting a little bit cross! No, dont tell me, sorry, thats a stupid, thats such a stupid You can tell me, you know. But I couldnt see who they were or what they were doing or how they were living. What's more important? An overview of some of the main characters in The History Boys by Alan Bennett. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! ', NARRATOR: I'm not. Ive got. Arent you bothered? Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont Is it me? Adams parents were on the telly again last night. It's fine. LEAH: Its incredible. Into the dark. No answer. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. Leah's monologue at the s tart of Section Three demonstrates her growing desperation with Phil and the whole group situation. "My students can't get enough of your charts and their results have gone through the roof." I'm under a lot of stress! me that much credit at least, thank you. In this way, Leah's actions serve as a cautionary tale against the destabilizing and destructive effects of groupthink and peer pressure. For full extended monologue, please refer to the script edition cited here: Dennis Kelly, DNA, Oberon Books (electronic edition), 2012, pp.29-32. I eat things. Character research"Leah" - DNA. NARRATOR: Not that I'm bothered, I'm not bothered Phil, I'm not bothered. RICHARD: They're a lot happier. 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