The document summarizes several characters from the novel Dead Poets Society: Mr. Keating, an inspiring English teacher; Neil Perry, a popular student who later commits suicide; Todd Anderson, a shy new student who becomes friends with Neil; Knox Overstreet, a romantic student who falls in love; Steven Meeks, a devoted student from a wealthy family who is later expelled; Mr. Perry, Neil's devoted but controlling father; Charlie Dalton, an initially obedient student who distances himself after Neil's death; and Mr. Nolan, the strict headmaster of Welton Academy.

5. An energetic English
teacher
Inspires the students
Keating begins teaching
at Walton in 1959
His examples inspires the
students

6. Neil is a popular idealistic
student
Neil thinks he’s found a model
for rebellion
Neil shoots himself
Neil’s dead sets in motion the
final chapters of the novel
Neil Perry

7. New student at Welton
Todd is shy and seems
uncomfortable at Welton
Loyal friend and student
In the beginning he was
awkward
By the end Todd learned
more about himself

8. Thoughtful romantic
student at Welton
Falls in love with Chris
Noel
Knox tries to use the
poetry
As the novels end they
seem to be dating and in
love

9. Comes from a rich,
successful family
He’s shown to be
frightened of his parents
Keatings most loyal
followers
Expelled from Welton

10.  Shown to be devoted
Father
Shown to be devoted Father
Neil’s goal in life should be to
become a doctor
Neil begins to show interest in
acting
He forbids his son that leads Neil’s
suicide
Mr. Perry

11.  Obedient student at
Welton
 After Neil Perry’s suicide,
Cameron distances
himself from the Dead
Poets

12.  Headmaster of Welton
 Nolan is a severe, strict
man

23.  Because he saw no
other way out
 There are two things
Neil wants –to act and
to be a good son. And
he wants them both.
No compromise will
do.