Summary Of The Play 'DNA' By Dennis Kelly

Philip’s hate toward her makes him lie constantly, making him spread misinformation to the world outside of school. Philip’s decision to act out during the morning announcements were the start of consequences for him and the people around him. When Philip was informed he would not be able to join the track team because of his low grade in ELA, he hums during the silence of the Star Spangled Banner in order to bring himself back

In this example, Louie’s morale was boosted by Phil’s confidence in him: “I’m glad it was you, Zamp” (132). Phil portrayed that out of all the crewman on the plane, Zamperini became the man that Phil wanted as a partner on the raft which they now depend on for survival. At this point in the story, Hillenbrand revealed Louie’s resilience when confronted with Mac’s untrustworthy act: “The realization that Mac had eaten all of the chocolate rolled hard over Louie... The crash had undone him. Louie knew that they couldn’t survive for long without food, but he quelled the thought” (138).

His crew mates let Louie take command of the raft. The following quote shows how someone who just meets Louie recognizes his bravery and is willing to let him take control of the plan to survive. Phil exclaims “I’m glad it was you,

In the beginning of the novel, Phillip demonstrates giving up in the event of Timothy trying to teach him how to weave beds out of palm fronds as stated by Phillip when the book and Phillip states, “I didn’t want to work... ’I tell you I can’t see!’... I screamed” This shows his lack of determination and drive to accomplish his goals. In the middle of the novel, Phillip uses his intellect to give him a little drive towards making a better signal fire as stated here, “...I knew I could not live this way...

In contrast to mrs. actions and words show that he is optimistic, resourceful, and reassuring. Philip acts frightened yet Timothy is optimistic. When Philip was on the raft, he said “that lonely sea, the sharp pains in my head, and the knowledge that I was here alone with a black man instead of my mother made me break into tears”.

At the beginning of the book we find out that Philip is a great athlete and the star of the track team. However, when his grade in English stops him from being on the team, Philip starts making up lies to cover it up instead of just telling the truth. While having a conversation with his father he tells him that he doesn’t want to try out for the track team. He says, “I, ah…was thinking I wouldn’t try out” (Nothing 29).

“Knowledge is power, power to do evil or to do good. ”- Veronica Roth In the play “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller, Abigail Williams is mostly responsible for the girls being in the woods, she is the one who drives the play. The evil and lying takes over her mind she gets worse throughout the story.

Although the novel, The Crucible took place a long time ago, the ideas and aspects of the play connect strongly to our current lives. A common theme that relates to modern America is greed. Abigail Williams, who takes part in the majority of the play definitely is the instigator of issues. All of the town 's problems somehow connect back to her. The strongest connections to me are the use of rumors, peer pressure, and wanting to gain power.

While Kelly is shown to be a bisexual who likes to have fun, she had, in fact, a deeper reason for it. She was married to her husband for forty nine years, while she loved him, she wants to enjoy the final few months of her life thus ending up in San Junipero and going to clubs, experiencing life. Yorkie also has that tragic background looming over her. Being from a conservative, religious family and paralyzed, she should have angst the whole way through the episode.

Unfortunately, Smith was not ready for this new life so he tried everything in his power to stop the house from selling. The thought of him staying in California alone completely terrified him. He did not feel like he fulfilled his desires since moving with the Banks, but Uncle Phil thought otherwise. He never gave up on Smith and always believed in

Talking this way shows how he was childish and immature. Even if Phillip was immature at the beginning, he became more prepared for dangerous things at the middle of the book. To explain, Timothy had gotten sick, and Phillip was prepared for this and immediately took action. (Taylor 89). “...then ripped a piece of cloth from what was left of my shirt, dampened it with water, and placed it on his forehead...

In the story “13 and a half “by rachel vail the main character is invited to go to ashley house. The Main character at that time doesn’t know ashley as much. There only connection was sitting next to each other in math class. Unlikely as it is the main character still said yes to her invitation. In the beginning of the story the main character perspective on ashley was pompous and selfish but later towards the end of the story she believed that ashley is also humble and thankful .

Phillip's special traits and qualities is that he always wants to explore, he always wanted to know what was happening, Phillip stereotypes all black people and people he is not familiar with, he always wanted help but did not want to do everything by himself, and he was always eager to find help to get off the island. Phillip's unique qualities is that he always wants to explore, he always wanted to know what was happening, Phillip at the beginning of the book stereotyped all black people and people he is not familiar with, he always wanted help but did not want to do everything by himself, and he was always eager to find help to get off the island. When they got to the cay, right away, Philip wanted to find people but Timothy had to check the

For example, Goodman starts the essay by affirming Phil’s death was because, “He worked himself to death.” With a phrase so direct, it shows that Goodman feels little sorrow for Phil since he had done this to himself.

At least, I’m trying to tell the truth.” Sheila acts devastated by the death of Eva which according to her is entirely her fault, thing which is proven wrong later in the play; nonetheless her genuine regret and bravery in accepting culpability is admired by the