Upgrade to PRO PHIL: He doesn't. 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-. 'Which means he gets pushed around. 'He's a follower not a leader. they can see that youre pretending to be happy and their awkwardness is. "D.N.A." Its like nuclear waste or global warming. Everyones working together. A summary of the play DNA by Dennis Kelly, breaking the action down by Act. \"D.N.A.\" is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. See all English Literature resources See all DNA resources Related discussions on The Student Room. "My students can't get enough of your charts and their results have gone through the roof." 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. And loses his sanity.'. Are you happy? RICHARD: An overview of the plot of The History Boys by Alan Bennett. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. 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. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! MARK: Theyre a lot happier. But I couldnt see who they were or what they were doing or how they were living. What, like I talk too much? un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. If he comes back, our lives are ruined. I mean really, it is. LEAH: 3. MARK: Someone pegged a stone at him. This lack of communication builds powerful dramatic tension and . 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 -. CATHY: is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. 'But their guilt comes through.'. Because alright whatever, but this is actually insane! We need each other. wanted, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, I wont judge you, whatever it, is. MARK: Find related themes, quotes, symbols, characters, and more. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. Everyones happier. No answer. 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. Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1699 titles we cover. '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. So we were sort of, well alright, taking the pBLEEPs sort of. If you would like to give a public performance of this monologue, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor. NARRATOR: So much so, he's bullied into doing things he knows are wrong. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. Maybe being seen as heroes is making them behave like heroes. I'm not. Into the dark. Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? Alexandra Appleton. Finding it, "exciting". that youre pretending which makes them awkward and you can see that 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. 'Leah herself has akin the Bonobo. here lives in, the brutal terror, it scares me, okay, Ive said it and I am not He takes from it a paper plate, a waffle, butter, jam, and a knife. pretend to be even happier which doesnt work because people can see I sometimes think I wonder, what would you do If I killedmyself right here in front of you? RICHARD: In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. Sitting, scared. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. xXF}W#H,{^F%FQ fi3E|ON6FpNSg8v MdJ[A7GE=XupWFXU?7Qg4 ! Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont Is it me? By the legs. No, dont tell me, sorry, thats a stupid, thats such a stupid- You know. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. ', LEAH: His gang mates were scared of him and he challenged John Tate, but he proves himself too weak. 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? Scene 1: Mark and Jan discuss . Your monologue must include the location, stage directions, and any lighting An overview of the plot of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. They kill and sometimes torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. For years we thought that Chimps were our closest living relative, but now they're saying it's Bonobo's. 'Who's the most psychopathic of them all.'. I won't judge you, whatever it is. because it is dierent, its dierent because it doesnt matter to you. DNA - By DENNIS KELLY MY MONOLOGUE: A field. This place. The change. You'll land on Adam's corpse and you'll rot together. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. Chimps are evil. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. Leah: "Chimps are evil. 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. Refine any search. 1 / 7. Everyone is happier. See all English Literature resources See all DNA resources Related discussions on The Student Room. Richard asks if everyone else has heard that the authorities caught him.. Youll fall into the cold. This is my As level monologue, though I usually perform it on a stage with a bench; as its set outside. To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a word to her. 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. give me that much credit at least, thank you. I saw Jan helping a first year find the gym. No, I do. NARRATOR: On March 19, 2016 By crusem15 In DNA, Uncategorized. PHIL considers his waffle. 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. A Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. %PDF-1.3 be happy, happy is our natural, and any deviation from that state is seen DNA Bonobos Monologue by Dennis Kelly Leah- Apparently bonobos are our nearest relative. 'Cool-headed, he's always ready with a plan In the middle of a crisis.'. DNA Leah Key Quotes. &;i;;>v#`,W3[zM h~"EH/`Bs|tBqn`pL%Bo]NE{B>$_S! An overview of some of the main characters in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. I won't.. Later, Leah and Phil are once again alone in a field. This clip is relevant for teaching English Literature and Drama GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Leah In a number of scenes . NARRATOR: LEAH: What are you thinking? I mean what is happy, whats happy Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Jan asks if, Would not have made it through AP Literature without the printable PDFs. 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. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. NARRATOR: Nothing scares, there, I've said it; scared. no, because alright, I do. [] Funny thing is theyre all actually behaving better as well. Danny. She cut a first years finger off, that's what they say anyway. Did you know that? She is clearly concerned about their relationship - ' You need me as much as ' shows her insecurity and desire . LEAH: They're a lot happier. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. Not that Im I mean, it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually so Are you thinking about me? I'm scared, they scare me, this place, everyone. Im not bothered, Phil, Im not, it, What, like I talk too much? 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. I do, no I do talk too much. - YouTube "D.N.A." is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. Our, "Sooo much more helpful thanSparkNotes. Everythings much better, though. And well swing you onto the grille. Adam was, he was laughing harder than anyone! PHIL: Well take you up the grille now. Phil, she's insane! You can talk to me. sorry - Are you? Like, what do you do?! Its pouring into the school, grief, grief is making them happy. Is that it? PHIL: LEAH: Definition. I won't judge you; whatever it is. It's fine. And who do you think you are saying I do. Not that I'm - I mean it wouldn't matter if you were or you weren't actually so - Are you thinking about me? 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. )[Zm/owA8 cAK)- 62_v6Mpj^X40~>iP8,M.^p:fs!jg 7@6hx)A Everyone's working together. Marks been doing charity work, for Christs sake. ', NARRATOR: ', NARRATOR: Is that it? 'Finally Leah's morality asserts itself and she leaves him.'. LEAH: I sometimes think you're not human. Yes, I am ashamed but I'm not ashamed of my shame, Phil. 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. Decides it needs more jam. Youre a miracle worker. If you go now and say nothing to no one about this, you won [t be in trouble. NARRATOR: No- Don't tell me.. That's a stupid.. That's such a stupid. NARRATOR: NARRATOR: Thats such a stupid, thats such a stupid You can tell me you know, you can talk to me? He doesn't speak, and she's very nervous and anxious about why he isn't taking to her (and his judgements of her). everyone, the fear, the fear that everyone here, and Im not the only one, Im Complete your free account to request a guide. 'But eventually, even he seems to be pulling back from both the consequences of his actions and the gang. 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. Does it. RICHARD: e'll do anything to be part of the group. LEAH: The world has just changed, reality is not what we think. He is tearful from the outset. 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. You'll drop through. -Graham S. The timeline below shows where the character Leah appears in. Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. LitCharts Teacher Editions. PHIL: 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'. but I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, circumstances. Richard and Mark? There, I'm admitting, I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe. Leah Monologue: What are you thinking? I mean alright I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent, but I could, if I 'John Tate was the first leader of the group. In this monologue, I'm playing the. it is, it is, dont say it isnt, really, dont, youll just embarrass us both So don't, because you haven't either, I mean it's not like you're, y'know, Mr Popular or anything, you know. I mean what is happy, whats happy all about, who says youre supposed to be happy, like were all supposed to be happy, happy is our natural, and any deviation from that state is seen as a failure, which in itself makes you more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even happier which doesnt work because people can see that youre pretending which makes them awkward and you can see that they can see that youre pretending to be happy and their awkwardness is making you even more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even happier, its a nightmare. Ridiculous, because you're not perfect actually, Phil. NARRATOR: 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. '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.'. I mean what is happy, whats Brians on medication. This monologue is graded a 9 Hermione Tarentino's interpretation of Leah from Dennis Kelly's play 'DNA'. Youre not scared. I've got friends. I do, no I do 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. Youll land on Adams corpse and youll rot together. 1. It's fine. but I'm not the only one, I'm not the only one, Phil. 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. This is insane! LEAH: No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, 'She doesn't do it, but ultimately she does snap. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Leah is talking about bonoboshumans' nearest primate relatives. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. NARRATOR: 'Welcome to the plot of Dennis Kelly's 'DNA'. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> [Phil looks up] Yeah, Another appeal. un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. Hebends down. Youll drop through. Not that I'm bothered. No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not NARRATOR: He tries . Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. Unlock with LitCharts A+. Because, you're not perfect, actually Phil, Ok there, I've said it. In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. JOHN: In this scene, Hermione acts out Leah's monologue ab. Did you see Jan at Adam's memorial? You haven't. No answer. Sometimes for months! Read about our approach to external linking. You can talk to me. Like Cassandra, from Greek mythology, Leah speaks without anyone really listening to her. [ ]. END: Where will it stop? There, I'm admitting, I talk too much! You know. . Horrified at Phil's plan to kill Adam.'. Ive said it; scared. Im scared, they scare me, this place, Scared, Phil. 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. by Dennis Kelly. 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. 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