I mean really, it is. Sitting there, all.. I've got friends. Talking to the TV cameras, she's even prepared to frame an innocent man for their crimes.'. 'Brian's guilt is harder to supress, more immediate. 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 All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. Richard and Mark? An overview of the plot of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. playwright Dennis Kelly. 'She tried to use Adams death as an opportunity, rather than a crisis. youre, you know, Mr, you know, popular, you know, you havent, you know, Im scared, they scare me, this place, everyone, the, Do not sell or share my personal information. PHIL: Well take you up the grille now. 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. You don't do you. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. You'll land on Adam's corpse and you'll rot together. CATHY: you havent, you know, you havent, but thats, thats dierent, isnt it, I mean From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. While "chimps are evil," Leah says, bonobos are intelligent, kind, and empathetic. Does Is that it? 'Jan and Mark too showed pangs of conscience, by playing down their role in Adams demise.'. Not that I'm - I mean it wouldn't matter if you were or you weren't actually so - Are you thinking about me? Refine any search. Nothing scared, there, &;i;;>v#`,W3[zM h~"EH/`Bs|tBqn`pL%Bo]NE{B>$_S! making you even more unhappy so you have to pretend to be even I'm finding this all quite stressful, do you know that? Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. 'In fact he's so calm, he's detached to the point of being sociopathic.'. Simply the loner, who's life ended trying to be part of the group.'. 'The Characters of DNA, impossible to discuss, without talking about the theme of morality.'. 'And in the end, sees the light. No, Im just wondering. He doesn't. Scared, Phil. No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupidYou know. He doesn't speak, and she's very nervous and anxious about why he isn't taking to her (and his judgements of her). PHIL: RICHARD: You know what he's like, he was sort of hanging around--. I do. 'But eventually, even he seems to be pulling back from both the consequences of his actions and the gang. (including. Well throw rocks at you until you drop through. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more monologues from 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-. For full extended monologue, please refer to the script edition cited here: Dennis Kelly, DNA, Oberon Books (electronic edition), 2012, pp.29-32. You're not scared. that youre pretending which makes them awkward and you can see that No, don't answer that, jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, sorry - Are you? 'Leah herself has akin the Bonobo. % LEAH: you happy no don t answer t leah dna 3 all monologues are property and copyright of their owners monologues Not that I'm bothered, I'm not bothered Phil, I'm not bothered. It's fine. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! One person? It also appears in OCR, Edexcel, AQA, WJEC and CCEA. I sometimes think you're not human. Mikey Wears Braces - Play. NARRATOR: Danny. ', NARRATOR: Definition. Doesn't that bother you? 'Adam, the first man, the first victim. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, sorry Are you? Picks up his coke. 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. to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Arent you bothered? They kill and torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. 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! During her many afternoons sitting in a field with her silent boyfriend. We need each other. NARRATOR: 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. I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know. here lives in, the brutal terror, it scares me, okay, Ive said it and I am not Monologues for use and submission dna: dennis kelly (leah) do disgust you? Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. If he comes back, our lives are ruined. Firstly killing her pet and then threatening to kill herself.'. You'll drop through. No answer. 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. 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. him. Leah Leah lacks in self confidence, but her many monologues show her to be intelligent and thoughtful. Everyone's working together. You haven't. Richard asks if everyone else has heard that the authorities caught him.. Do I disgust you? Danny is a strait-laced worrywart who fears that his involvement in his friends' actions will derail his future. So much so, he's bullied into doing things he knows are wrong. - YouTube "D.N.A." is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. no, because alright, I do. A 's that it? LEAH: An overview of some of the main themes in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. they can see that youre pretending to be happy and their awkwardness is. 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". No, I do. Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. LEAH: Everyones happier. What difference will it make? No, I do. I won't judge you; whatever it is. Like Cassandra, from Greek mythology, Leah speaks without anyone really listening to her. NARRATOR: Nothing scares, there, Ive said it; scared. Everyone is happier. Sitting, scared. 'And by the end of the play, is torturing fellow pupils.'. Yeah, trying to be part of yeah, yeah. You know what he's like, he was sort of hanging around--. un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. stream Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. LEAH: In this scene, Hermione acts out Leah's monologue ab. Guide written by. I know my happiest moment. Assistant Stage Managers at Creative Cauldron Stop, dont, dont, Phil, dont, what are you doing, what are you PHIL: Hes dead, everyone thinks hes dead. LEA: What are you thinking? Only been four days but nothings changed. Hebends down. Keep your mouth shut. but I'm not the only one, I'm not the only one, Phil. 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 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. "D.N.A." Some of the key characters in DNA by Dennis Kelly are explored using a mixture of short dramatised sequences and supported by a narrative commentary on each of the characters. 4 0 obj 1 / 7. A summary of the play DNA by Dennis Kelly, breaking the action down by Act. Youll fall into the cold. START: Are you happy? I don't. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. not the only one, Phil, Im just the only one saying it, the fear that everyone No, dont tell me, sorry, thats a stupid, thats such a stupid- You know. You can talk to me. 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 won't judge you, whatever it is. 'Finally Leah's morality asserts itself and she leaves him.'. I really am getting a little bit cross! Can you remember the happiest moment in your life? Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. Chimps are evil, they murder each other. He is tearful from the outset. NARRATOR: 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. 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 'She doesn't do it, but ultimately she does snap. LEAH: Are you happy? ', NARRATOR: because it is dierent, its dierent because it doesnt matter to you. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. un'opera del drammaturgo inglese contemporaneo Dennis Kelly. Im not bothered, Phil, Im not, it, What, like I 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. 'John Tate was the first leader of the group. Leah gli parla di continuo senza ottenere risposta. be happy, happy is our natural, and any deviation from that state is seen By the end, he's threatening violence.'. The followers in the play include Brian, Danny, Lou, Jan, Mark, and Adam. She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. There, I'm admitting, I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe. Scene 1: Mark and Jan discuss . His gang mates were scared of him and he challenged John Tate, but he proves himself too weak. Not that Im- I mean it wouldnt matter if you werent or were, actually, so- In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. 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. it. 2. No, Im just wondering. Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1699 titles we cover. Leah Monologue: What are you thinking? happier, its a nightmare. See all English Literature resources See all DNA resources Related discussions on The Student Room. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. Theyre a lot happier. Marks been doing charity work, for Christs sake. 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. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. [] Funny thing is theyre all actually behaving better as well. What we wanted, was to cover up what had happened not to frame someone else! Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Struggling with distance learning? And well swing you onto the grille. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. I won't.. 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. Or everyone? No, don't tell me, sorry, that's a stupid, that's such a stupid- You can tell me, you know. I won't judge you, whatever it is. Scared, Phil. 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. 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. sitting there in a,solute silen#e thinking 0Leah talks too mu#h ' %ish she"! No answer. sweater through a database and pulled up a man matching Brians description of the postman. life, because I do have, I could walk out of here, there are friends. I know mine. . Do I disgust you? This place. wanted, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, LEAH: Thats such a stupid, thats such a stupid You can tell me you know, you can talk to me? Christina (Chris) Cardboard Piano - Play. is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. Its like nuclear waste or global warming. -Graham S. The timeline below shows where the character Leah appears in. You know, you can talk to me. NARRATOR: "D.N.A." They're a lot happier. Into the dark. Upgrade to PRO to learn more about this monologue from DNA and unlock other amazing theatre resources! ADAM: You can eat anything. Fillers, false starts and ellipsis -She often asks Phil quetions but as he doesn't respond, she answers them herself. PDF downloads of all 1699 LitCharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. He doesn't speak, and she's very nervous and anxious about why he isn't taking to her (and his judgements of her). A chimp will find itself on the outside of a group, and before he knows it, he's been hounded to death by the others. MARK: Adam was, he was laughing harder than anyone! So dont, because you havent either, I mean its not like You have to go in. What do you do, Phil?! If you don't shut up, your be dead! LEAH: Because, you're not perfect, actually Phil, Ok there, I've said it. An overview of the plot of The History Boys by Alan Bennett. On March 19, 2016 By crusem15 In DNA, Uncategorized. Qui interpreto il personaggio di Leah, studentessa di circa 17 anni. DNA. 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: JOHN: Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont Is it me? )[Zm/owA8 cAK)- 62_v6Mpj^X40~>iP8,M.^p:fs!jg 7@6hx)A 3. He takes from it a paper plate, a waffle, butter, jam, and a knife. 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As he shows in the end, when he takes Leah's place in the field, pleading for Phil's attention.'. No, I'm just wondering. Click the card to flip . If you would like to give a public performance of this monologue, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. everyone, the fear, the fear that everyone here, and Im not the only one, Im gilead the libertine nhb modern plays thinking for a change crochet dreamcatcher patterns robot building for dummies gluten free vegan bread the hypnotic brain for . Is that what you're, because don't, like, y'know, judge, y'know or anything. LEAH: I do, no I do talk too much. Horrified at Phil's plan to kill Adam.'. ', NARRATOR: BBC Teach > Secondary resources > GCSE English Literature / GCSE Drama > Making a scene. This clip is relevant for teaching English Literature and Drama GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Jan and Mark declare that the boy has lost it., Mark and Jan are on the street. . . JOHN: un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. 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? So we were sort of, well alright, taking the p, s sort of. NARRATOR: ', LEAH: 'He's a follower not a leader. Is that it? PDFs of modern translations of every Shakespeare play and poem. Alright, I haven't *got* friends, but I could have, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect.. you . Last week Richard invited Mark to his party, bring a friend, anyone you like, can you believe that? Chimps are evil. Because alright whatever, but this is actually insane! I saw Jan helping a first year find the gym. Upgrade to PRO No dont because, its alright, its fine, Im not NARRATOR: "D.N.A." As Phil begins snacking on some chips, Leah accuses Phil of always ignoring her. They caught him staring at a wall and drooling last week. \"D.N.A.\" is a play by British contemporary playwright Dennis Kelly. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. NARRATOR: Yep. NARRATOR: That I, absolute silence thinking, Lea talks too much, I w, a while, is that it? RICHARD: ", NARRATOR: Sorry. END: Where will it stop? 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 -. I sometimes think I wonder, what would you do If I killedmyself right here in front of you? 'Cool-headed, he's always ready with a plan In the middle of a crisis.'. 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 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. pretend to be even happier which doesnt work because people can see I won't.. And in that second, Phil, I knew that there was life on other planets. Youll drop through. Phil, she's insane! NARRATOR: LEAH: What are you thinking? me that much credit at least, thank you. So dont, because you havent either, I mean its not like. That sunset. If you go now and say nothing to no one about this, you won [t be in trouble. 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 Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. Maybe being seen as heroes is making them behave like heroes. Not that I'm bothered. To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a word to her. Read about our approach to external linking. un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. Whatever you're, you know, I won't, I won't Is it me? Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. An overview of some of the main characters in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. He can't come back Cathy. For years people thought they were chimpanzees, but theyre not, they are completely different. Phil, un tipo strano che non parla quasi mai, il suo ragazzo e lei ne molto innamorata. 'Richard initially looked like a potential leader of the group. Youll land on Adams corpse and youll rot together. And who do you think you are saying I do. Scene 3: John Tate is clearly stressed and ties to ban others using the word Zdead [. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. 'Phil is eventually replaced by Cathy.'. LEAH: No! DNA - By DENNIS KELLY MY MONOLOGUE: A field. I do. Alexandra Appleton. What's more important? MARK: LitCharts Teacher Editions. 1. Ridiculous, because you're not perfect actually, Phil. They murder each other, did you know that? You'll be able to access your notes and highlights, make requests, and get updates on new titles. Term. Yeah, everyone happy. I talk too much, so SHOOT ME! sorry - Are you? LEAH: PHIL considers his waffle. xXF}W#H,{^F%FQ fi3E|ON6FpNSg8v MdJ[A7GE=XupWFXU?7Qg4 ! LEAH: Its incredible. Because alright, I do. Instant PDF downloads. Week last Tuesday. I mean what is happy, whats happy "My students can't get enough of your charts and their results have gone through the roof." Well get you by the arms. In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. But I couldnt see who they were or what they were doing or how they were living. She cut a first years finger off, that's what they say anyway. An overview of some of the main themes in D.N.A. %PDF-1.3 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. Could be used as part of an exploration of character and theme, either after an initial reading or as part of a revision activity. Later, Leah and Phil are once again alone in a field. Youre not scared. NARRATOR: I mean really, it is. They kill and sometimes torture each other to find a better position within the social structure. ', NARRATOR: Is that it? So shoot me, call the police I talk too much, what a crime, what a sin, what an absolute catastrophe Ridiculous . 'Initially menacing, he tried to ignore his conscience. but I could, if I wanted, given the right, given the perfect, you know, circumstances. LEAH: I sometimes think you're not human. 1 / 7. '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. "D.N.A." PHIL and LEAH, PHIL slowly eating a pack of starburst. LEAH has a Tupperware container on her lap. No, dont answer that, Jesus, sorry, whats wrong with me, Phil, a strange guy who spends most of his time eating in silence, is her boyfriend, and she really loves him. NARRATOR: 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. This lack of communication builds powerful dramatic tension and . To begin with he's mentally cruel to Leah, not speaking a. 'Who's the most psychopathic of them all.'. An overview of some of the main characters in The History Boys by Alan Bennett. This is pretty static, since my room is definitely not as big as a stage haha. NARRATOR: Yes, I am ashamed but I'm not ashamed of my shame, Phil. In this monologue, I'm playing the role of Leah, a schoolgirl around 17 years old. Sometimes for months! Leah is usually seen with Phil. Consider whether you think Leah and Richard are ever followers, and who they follow: Leah follows Phil but never really takes orders from . She's the moral character, a highly intelligent girl who often comes out with intellectual topics. You can talk to me. A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. What have we done, Phil? 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. Sitting there. When a stranger Bonobo approaches the pack, the other Bonobos all come out and go "Ello mate! An overview of the plot of D.N.A .by Dennis Kelly. Unlock with LitCharts A+. Sitting there, all All Youre scared. LEAH: 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 This monologue is graded a 9 Hermione Tarentino's interpretation of Leah from Dennis Kelly's play 'DNA'. In this scene, leah is talking to her boyfriend, Phil. What, like I talk too much? 'Phil is more akin to a Chimp, becoming increasingly cruel throughout the play. 'Playwright Kelly gets it's character Leah, to define the terms of morality, when he compares humans to psychopathic Chimpsand social Bonobos.'. ', NARRATOR: [] Well throw you in. Character research"Leah" - DNA. He tries . Falls Church, VA, Camp Director at Traveling Players Ensemble You remember that sunset? I eat things. PHIL: The way the content is organized, At first glance, the verbose Leah is ditzy, easily distracted, and self-obsessed. Leah is talking about bonoboshumans' nearest primate relatives. $ou. 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. ', NARRATOR: Sitting there. Leah always talks to Phil with no response. gonna, you know, or whatever, you know its not the collapse of my, because 'So much so, the Bonobo like Leah is prepared to violate her moral code, in an effort to get a response from Phil. Whatever youre, you know, I wont, I wont Is it me? un personaggio moralistico, una ragazza molto intelligente che spesso si lancia in argomenti intellettuali, anche se non connessi tra loro. 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. RICHARD: For years we thought that Chimps were our closest living relative, but now they're saying it's Bonobo's. Everythings much better, though. NARRATOR: 'Welcome to the plot of Dennis Kelly's 'DNA'. 37 Postcards. You can talk to me. Instant downloads of all 1699 LitChart PDFs Leah's monologue from "DNA" by Dennis Kelly - What are you thinking? That just leaves you Brian, you crying little piece of filth! Creating notes and highlights requires a free LitCharts account. as a failure, which in itself makes you more unhappy so you have to Its pouring into the school, grief, grief is making them happy. Dennis Kelly, Leah is sitting in the field with Phil, but (as normal) he does not. No don't.. because, it's alright. RICHARD: This is my As level monologue, though I usually perform it on a stage with a bench; as its set outside. [] 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. Not that I'mI mean it wouldn't matter if you weren't or were, actually, soAre you thinking about me . e'll do anything to be part of the group. Neither Bonobo, nor Chimp. In this way, Leah's actions serve as a cautionary tale against the destabilizing and destructive effects of groupthink and peer pressure. No- Don't tell me.. That's a stupid.. That's such a stupid. 'She's the one chosen to execute Adam.'. We've got each other. Starts to drink his coke. An overview of some of the main themes in The History Boys by Alan Bennett. Everyones working together. To the fat postman with bad teeth. Ive said it; scared. Andy. Floods of tears. Sorry! Teachers and parents! Not to hit him, just for the. 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