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Oxford Literature Companions: DNA
Su Fielder, Peter Buckroyd
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Oxford Literature Companions: DNA
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Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular GCSE set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characters, themes, language, performance and contexts, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers DNA by Dennis Kelly.

Language
English
ISBN
9780198398936
Front Cover
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
Plot and Structure
Plot
Structure
Context
Biography of Dennis Kelly
Theatre in the first decade of the 21st century
Broad historical context
Scientific advances and discoveries in the early 21st century
Geographical context: the play’s setting
Wider landscape of the play
Cultural context: religion and science
Social context: bullying
Characters
Phil
Leah
John Tate
Richard
Cathy
Danny
Brian
Mark and Jan
Lou
Adam
The adult world
Character map
Language
Stage directions
Dramatic language: characters’ dialogue
Speech, fluency and social background
Repetition: creating tone or atmosphere
Themes
Power within the group
Power of bullies, peer-pressure and criminality
Friendship, loyalty, sacrifice and betrayal
Guilt and responsibility
Other related themes
Performance
The play in production
Director’s role: casting the actors
Performers
Stage setting
Costume
Props
Lighting and sound
Skills and Practice
Exam skills
Step 1: Make sure you know the play really well
Step 2: Revise thoroughly
Step 3: Improve your exam technique
Step 4: Answer the question
Sample questions
Sample answers
Glossary
Back Cover
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