DNA: Themes (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Four key themes in DNA
Four key themes in DNA
Peer pressure, bullying, guilt & responsibility, moral ambiguity
Effect of peer pressure in DNA
Effect of peer pressure in DNA
Influences individuals to make poor decisions without questioning
Phil's method of controlling the group
Phil's method of controlling the group
Uses fear and plans to cover up Adam's death
Brian's initial response to cover-up
Brian's initial response to cover-up
Reluctance and doubt, but eventually gives in to pressure
Pattern of bullying in DNA
Pattern of bullying in DNA
Small acts of cruelty escalate into serious violence
Group's reaction after Adam's death
Group's reaction after Adam's death
Focus on covering up rather than remorse; shows desensitisation
Leah's response to guilt
Leah's response to guilt
Troubled by involvement, leaves group seeking redemption
Symbol of Brian's breakdown
Symbol of Brian's breakdown
Eating dirt, showing overwhelming guilt
Moral ambiguity in DNA
Moral ambiguity in DNA
Lines between right and wrong are blurred, no easy answers
Phil's justification for killing Adam
Phil's justification for killing Adam
Everyone thinks he's dead, what difference will it make
Danger of peer pressure shown
Danger of peer pressure shown
Losing individual judgement in favour of following the group
Kelly's criticism about bullying
Kelly's criticism about bullying
How cruelty can become normalised, leading to devastation
Consequence of avoiding responsibility
Consequence of avoiding responsibility
Leads to further harm and destroys sense of self
What's essential for moral integrity
What's essential for moral integrity
Confronting guilt rather than avoiding it