Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field the Methuen Drama GCSE Student Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources & tips for successful understanding & writing all in one place preparing students to approach their exams with complete confidence Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive clearly labelled analyses on themes characters & context They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique critical reception related works fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights directors or actors & a helpful glossary of dramatic terms Dennis Kelly's play DNA centres on friendship morality & responsibility in odd circumstances When a group of young friends are faced with a terrible accident they deliberately make the wrong choices to cover it up & find themselves in an unusually binding friendship where no one will own up to what they've done Closely following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama With featured activities for group study & independent work they are versatile & valuable to students & teachers alike