Everyones happy. Everyones happier. We need each other. 'Which means he gets pushed around. because it is dierent, its dierent because it doesnt matter to you. Scene 3: John Tate is clearly stressed and ties to ban others using the word Zdead [. You'll fall into the cold. RICHARD: LEAH: The world has just changed, reality is not what we think. END: Where will it stop? 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". Floods of tears. Well throw rocks at you until you drop through. BRIAN: I am brilliant at doing what people say. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. Yes, I am ashamed but Im not ashamed of my shame, Phil, give An overview of some of the main characters in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. LEA: What are you thinking? I always thought we would get married . Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. Leah wants answers to know what Phil is 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. Do you? no, 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? 'She doesn't do it, but ultimately she does snap. To the fat postman with bad teeth. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> By the legs. PHIL: Teachers and parents! Click the card to flip . 'Initially menacing, he tried to ignore his conscience. Alright, I haven't *got* friends, but I could have, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect.. you . to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! This monologue is graded a 9 Hermione Tarentino's interpretation of Leah from Dennis Kelly's play 'DNA'. A Shirking from the reality of what the group have done. No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupidYou know. For full extended monologue, please refer to the script edition cited here: Dennis Kelly, DNA, Oberon Books (electronic edition), 2012, pp.29-32. MARK: Josie Murphy-White Leah- DNA by Dennis Kelly LEAH: What are you thinking? She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. 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. The change. Ridiculous, because you're not perfect actually, Phil. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. Falls Church, VA, Camp Director at Traveling Players Ensemble His gang mates were scared of him and he challenged John Tate, but he proves himself too weak. give me that much credit at least, thank you. PDFs of modern translations of every Shakespeare play and poem. NARRATOR: NARRATOR: 'Welcome to the plot of Dennis Kelly's 'DNA'. Consider whether you think Leah and Richard are ever followers, and who they follow: Leah follows Phil but never really takes orders from . You know, you can talk to me. You remember that sunset? Sorry! Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont Is it me? So we were sort of, well alright, taking the pBLEEPs sort of. LEAH has a Tupperware container on her lap. NARRATOR: LEAH: Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. And in that second, Phil, I knew that there was life on other planets. 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. There, I'm admitting it. JOHN: Later, Leah and Phil are once again alone in a field. Because alright, I do. Do I disgust you? Marks been doing charity work, for Christs sake. No answer. Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? On March 19, 2016 By crusem15 In DNA, Uncategorized. In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. Because alright whatever, but this is actually insane! This place. Danny. 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 Yes, I am ashamed but I'm not ashamed of my shame, Phil. He can't come back Cathy. Does it. JOHN: NARRATOR: Leah Leah lacks in self confidence, but her many monologues show her to be intelligent and thoughtful. 'Cool-headed, he's always ready with a plan In the middle of a crisis.'. Monologues for use and submission dna: dennis kelly (leah) do disgust you? Into the dark. Nothing scares, there, Ive said it; scared. making you even more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even %PDF-1.3 Nothing scared, there, If you don't shut up, your be dead! I'm not. Oh my God, you don't. Everything's much better, though. well yesterday I saw him showing her his phone, like they were old friends. ashamed. LEAH: but I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, circumstances. I mean alright I havent got friends, not exactly, I havent, but I could, if I Danny is a strait-laced worrywart who fears that his involvement in his friends' actions will derail his future. Your monologue must include the location, stage directions, and any lighting He takes from it a paper plate, a waffle, butter, jam, and a knife. Leah Monologue: What are you thinking? As Phil begins snacking on some chips, Leah accuses Phil of always ignoring her. No, Im just wondering. You have to go in. So don't, because you haven't either, I mean it's not like you're, you know. 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 NARRATOR: 'She's the one chosen to execute Adam.'. But I couldnt see who they were or what they were doing or how they were living. DNA Leah Key Quotes. 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 Christina (Chris) Cardboard Piano - Play. wanted, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, Theyre a lot happier. What's more important? not the only one, Phil, Im just the only one saying it, the fear that everyone Or everyone? e'll do anything to be part of the group. An overview of the plot of D.N.A .by Dennis Kelly. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! There's more movement, but this is the emotional gist. If you would like to give a public performance of this monologue, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor. Last week Richard invited Mark to his party, bring a friend, anyone you like, can you believe that? Ive said it; scared. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. 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 Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. Leah's monologue from "DNA" by Dennis Kelly - What are you thinking? Sitting, scared. 'He's a follower not a leader. It's fine. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, they can see that youre pretending to be happy and their awkwardness is. 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Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. )[Zm/owA8 cAK)- 62_v6Mpj^X40~>iP8,M.^p:fs!jg 7@6hx)A DNA Bonobos Monologue by Dennis Kelly Leah- Apparently bonobos are our nearest relative. ', NARRATOR: 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 In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. Nothing scares, there, I've said it; scared. 'Phil is eventually replaced by Cathy.'. Fillers, false starts and ellipsis -She often asks Phil quetions but as he doesn't respond, she answers them herself. life, because I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends. Whatever you're.. Y'know.. Well get you by the arms. You can talk to me. I'm under a lot of stress! here lives in, the brutal terror, it scares me, okay, Ive said it and I am not Youre a miracle worker. I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends, Ive got, Ive got friends, 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. Sometimes for months! NARRATOR: Leah's monologue at the s tart of Section Three demonstrates her growing desperation with Phil and the whole group situation. There, I'm admitting, I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe. Stop, dont, dont, Phil, dont, what are you doing, what are you PHIL: Hes dead, everyone thinks hes dead. [] Funny thing is theyre all actually behaving better as well. I sometimes think I wonder, what would you do If I killedmyself right here in front of you? - YouTube "D.N.A." is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. 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'. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. No, I do. me that much credit at least, thank you. ", NARRATOR: CATHY: 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&#39;s Monologue - &#39;DNA&#39; For Later, You can tell me, you know. He is tearful from the outset. series of monologues. Not that Im I mean, it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually so Are you thinking about me? Im not bothered, Phil, Im not, it, What, like I talk too much? un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. Chimps are evil, they murder each other. Yeah, trying to be part of yeah, yeah. "D.N.A." un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. I know mine. 'Richard initially looked like a potential leader of the group. In this scene, Hermione acts out Leah's monologue ab. Because, you're not perfect, actually Phil, Ok there, I've said it. [Phil looks up] Yeah, Another appeal. Alexandra Appleton. Not that I'm bothered, I'm not bothered Phil, I'm not bothered. What do you do, Phil?! Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. LEAH: sweater through a database and pulled up a man matching Brians description of the postman. '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. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. You can talk to me. 'So much so, the Bonobo like Leah is prepared to violate her moral code, in an effort to get a response from Phil. I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know. 'John Tate was the first leader of the group. I mean what is happy, whats happy Maybe being seen as heroes is making them behave like heroes. 'He lacks the chimp-like ruthlessness, to hold the gang together.'. ', LEAH: Everythings much better, though. Definition. 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. Only been four days but nothings changed. is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. NARRATOR: No, I do. Leah's Monologue from - Dna - By dennis kelly - What are you thinking? In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. What we wanted, was to cover up what had happened not to frame someone else! 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. Everyone's working together. ', NARRATOR: No, don't answer that, jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, sorry - Are you? Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. 'From the start, she never feels showed remorse when she thinks Adam has died. By the end, he's threatening violence.'. Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? DNA - By DENNIS KELLY MY MONOLOGUE: A field. 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. Is that it? . 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