DNA: Context (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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When DNA was written
When DNA was written
Early 2000s
Author of DNA
Author of DNA
Dennis Kelly
Key concerns reflected in DNA
Key concerns reflected in DNA
Youth violence, media influence & growing up pressures
Kelly's background/upbringing
Kelly's background/upbringing
Working-class area of London
Setting type depicted in DNA
Setting type depicted in DNA
Tough, post-industrial city
Main themes in DNA regarding youth
Main themes in DNA regarding youth
Peer pressure and bullying
Social issue awareness in early 2000s
Social issue awareness in early 2000s
Psychological & social effects of bullying
What DNA explores about group behaviour
What DNA explores about group behaviour
How groups drive young people to commit terrible acts
Three influences on characters in DNA
Three influences on characters in DNA
Fear, desire for acceptance, need for control
Danger of group behaviour highlighted
Danger of group behaviour highlighted
Groupthink
What individuals compromise under pressure
What individuals compromise under pressure
Morality
DNA serves as cautionary tale about
DNA serves as cautionary tale about
Potential for cruelty & loss of individual morality