DNA (AQA GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

‘Kelly does not present teenagers as evil; they are just ordinary people caught up in events they cannot control.’ 

How far do you agree with this view of DNA? 

Write about:

• one or more of the teenager(s)

• how Kelly presents one or more of the teenager(s).

[30 marks]

‘The characters are changed by what happens.’ 

How far do you agree with this view of DNA? 

Write about:

• what one or more of the characters say and do

• how far Kelly presents one or more of the characters being changed by what happens.

[30 marks]

How far does Kelly present Phil as an effective leader in DNA? 

Write about:

• what Phil says and does as a leader

• how Kelly presents Phil as a leader.

[30 marks]

How does Kelly explore ideas about guilt in DNA? 

Write about:

• what some of the characters say and do

• how Kelly presents ideas about guilt in the play.

[30 marks] 

AO4 [4 marks]

How far does Kelly present Leah as a likeable character in DNA? 

Write about:

• what Leah says and does

• how far Kelly presents Leah as a likeable character. 

[30 marks] 

AO4 [4 marks]