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What is the central theme of Dennis Kelly's play DNA?
What is the central theme of Dennis Kelly's play DNA?
- The consequences of bullying and peer pressure (correct)
- The pursuit of academic excellence
- The celebration of individuality and uniqueness
- The importance of following rules and regulations
What motivates the group of teenagers to cover up their involvement in Adam's death?
What motivates the group of teenagers to cover up their involvement in Adam's death?
- To win a competition
- To gain popularity in school
- To bring peace to their confused lives (correct)
- To seek revenge on the innocent man
What is the outcome when the group realizes that their actions have framed an innocent man?
What is the outcome when the group realizes that their actions have framed an innocent man?
- They confess to their crime immediately
- They continue with their deceptive behavior
- The teenagers split into two camps (correct)
- They celebrate their success
What does Dennis Kelly's play DNA question about societal behaviors?
What does Dennis Kelly's play DNA question about societal behaviors?
What was the purpose of developing DNA as part of National Theatre’s Connections Scheme?
What was the purpose of developing DNA as part of National Theatre’s Connections Scheme?
Who is the main character living on a remote island in The Tempest?
Who is the main character living on a remote island in The Tempest?
Which of the following themes is explored in The Tempest?
Which of the following themes is explored in The Tempest?
In which act does a wedding masque serve as a play-within-a-play in The Tempest?
In which act does a wedding masque serve as a play-within-a-play in The Tempest?
What category has modern criticism created for The Tempest and others of Shakespeare's late plays?
What category has modern criticism created for The Tempest and others of Shakespeare's late plays?
What allegory has been associated with The Tempest by some interpretations?
What allegory has been associated with The Tempest by some interpretations?
Study Notes
Dennis Kelly's Play DNA
- The central theme of DNA is the exploration of societal behaviors, morality, and the consequences of actions.
- The group of teenagers in the play cover up their involvement in Adam's death due to fear, peer pressure, and a desire to avoid responsibility.
- When the group realizes their actions have framed an innocent man, they are faced with the consequences of their decisions and the true nature of their actions is revealed.
The Tempest
- The main character living on a remote island in The Tempest is Prospero, a sorcerer and the rightful Duke of Milan.
- The play explores the theme of power, revenge, and forgiveness.
- A wedding masque serves as a play-within-a-play in Act 4 of The Tempest.
- Modern criticism has categorized The Tempest and other late plays by Shakespeare as "Romance" plays.
- Some interpretations of The Tempest have associated it with the allegory of colonialism, with Prospero representing the colonizer and Caliban representing the colonized.
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Test your knowledge of the plot and characters of the play 'DNA' by exploring the consequences of a group of teenagers' actions and the complexities of their relationships. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the story's dramatic events and the motivations of the characters involved.
