Neil Perry Conflict

Neil Perry Conflict
"Neil Perry, with the possible exception of Charlie Dalton, is the most ardent disciple of Keating's "Carpe Diem" philosophy. This sets him up for a
confrontation with the conservative forces in the film. Show how the conflict between Neil, his father and the establishment is developed from a filmic
perspective." Dead Poets Society repeatedly shows relational conflict, often between the boys and authority. Perhaps the most obvious example within
the film is that of Neil's relationship with his father. This conflict mainly results ofrom bad a lack of communication and misunderstanding due to Neil's
inability to express himself to his father. The director constantly makes use of filmic techniques to highlight this tension and its affect...show more
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The lighting in this scene tells us a lot – Neil's father is in the dark, emphasizing his lack of understanding about Neil's passion as well as the sinister
controlling side of him we have seen throughout the film. Neil, however, is placed in the spotlight, showing his superiority and importance at this point
in time. We become aware???? Throughout the film we see indexical value in the clothing the two wear. Mr. Perry's formal suits emphasize his
conformity and position of authority, while Neil is often seen in informal clothing – even when wearing school uniform he often wears a jersey instead
of the more formal blazer. His choice of clothing indicates his more relaxed, expressive nature. When Neil and his father have a discussion in the study
after the play, mise–en–scene aids us in plays an enormous role in allowing us to understanding the situation. Extreme low and high angles are used to
show Neil and his father in dominant and vulnerable positions respectively. The books in the shelves create lines which highlight the authority and
dominance of this place, and therefore Mr. Perry. The dim lighting and the warm, inviting colours creates a warm, loving atmosphere. This is in sharp
contrast with and which jars harshly with the unkind way Mr. Perry is speaking to Neil and thehis lack of understanding he shows him. The climax of
this dysfunctional relationship between father and son is reached in the scene where Neil takes his life. The
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In Dead Poets Society, John Keating becomes the new English teacher at Welton Academy, an esteemed school rooted in tradition, after attending as a
student years ago. He teaches using an unconventional style which is different from the traditional English curriculum, and in the process, he exposes
the students to a new perspective on the subject and principles for living life. Keating encourages free–thinking and condemns the textbook which
prevents the students from thinking for themselves. Other individuals, including the principal, Mr. Nolan, disagree with his unconventional method of
teaching and prefer that he follow a traditional method of teaching through an English textbook. The lessons that Mr. Keating presents the students
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English was taught using the textbooks for many years at Welton Academy and ripping the pages from the book represents a rejection of conformity.
Keating teaches without the textbook which was a central part of the original curriculum and instead attempts to teach the students to become free
thinkers. An important part of becoming a free thinker is to not be influenced by another individual which in this case is Dr. Pritchard. Regarding
poetry, the student must have a chance to think for themselves and not have the thoughts of others shoved down their throats by a professor. Keating's
insistence on the students ripping out the pages is reflective of Emerson's principle that "Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind".
When Keating has Todd Anderson compose a poem in front of the class, he reveals, to the students, Emerson's principle that people have limitless
potential. After assigning the class to write a poem, Todd comes in the following day without a completed poem. When Mr. Keating calls Todd to let
out a barbaric "YAWP", he attempts to have Todd channel his inner emotions and feelings before having his compose a poem. The words that begin to
spew out of his mouth when Keating tells him to speak about the picture of Walt Whitman on the wall form a poem. Emerson, in "Self–reliance", says
that "The power which resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what that is which he can do,

Reflection Of Dead Poets Society
Abstract: It is extremely evident that the backward teaching style which only chases high scores in the past is not right, and the way just kill the
personalities and spirits of the students. Consequently, it is true that we need the fresh and innovative teaching style which inspires and frees our
minds in order to promote the equality of education. Key Words: Teaching Style, teacher, Dead Poets Society, Students Body: Dead Poets Society is
a 1989 American drama film written by Tom Schulman, directed by Peter Weir and starring Robin Williams. Set at the conservative and aristocratic
Welton Academy in the northeast United States in 1959, and it tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students through his teaching of
poetry. The film received critical acclaim and box office success and it was also BAFTA's best film and best foreign film in France and Italy. Moreover,
Schulman received an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his work. In the film,
One of the most impressive role is a gifted boy, Neil . Neil is fond of playing the drama, but he was required to concentrating on the study without
thinking about other things. However, His father discovers his involvement in the play and tells him to quit on the eve of the opening performance.
He turns to Mr.keating for help, but lies and says that his father will let him pursue an acting career provided that he keeps up with his schoolwork.
When his father find the truth, he forces Neil into military school so he can eventually go to Harvard University. That night, Neil commits suicide in
his father's office, which devastates his friends and Mr. Keating. It is obvious that the tragedy of Neil's death is exactly caused by the traditional
terrible teaching style. He is crazy about playing but is not understood and supported by his family, and even is forced to transfer to another school,
which result in the

Dead Poets Society Essay
1. Compare and contrast the leadership styles of Mr. Keating and Mr. Nolan. Mr. Keating's leadership style is supportive because he shows concern
for his students well being and needs. He has a charismatic attribute which helps inspire some emotion and passion in his classroom which is a big
change of character that Welton Academy students are used to. Mr. Nolan has more of a directiveleadership style because he has strict guidelines that
he wants to teachers and student to abide by. He has a lot of power being the Headmaster of Welton, and he is always trying to control behavior so
that rules are always being followed. Everyone in the school knows better than to mess with Mr. Nolan.
2. Is Mr. Keating successful as a leader?...show more content...
Mr. Welton has the mentality of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" and a successful leader must be willing to adapt to change over time.
4. What is the source of Mr. Nolan's power over the boys? Mr. Keating's? Mr. Nolan's power that he has over the boys is legitimate power because
he is the headmaster of the school. This type of power inflicts fear on the students, as well as teacher's. The students know that Mr. Nolan has the
power to kick them out, call their parents, and even punish them with a couple smacks on the rear end with a wooden paddle. The power that Mr.
Keating has over the boys is respect. The boys respect Mr. Keating because he was a student at the school and they see the way he turned out to be.
He gives the boys a hope to be something different and that the world is what they want to make it, not what Welton Academy says it is.
5. Compare John Sculley and Mr. Nolan's concept of motivation to that of Steven Jobs and Mr. Keating Mr. Nolan and John Sculley's concept of
motivation is more conformity than anything else. They feel that they must influence the behaviors and beliefs of others. They strongly believe that
one must always follow rules or laws, or any standards that are socially accepted. On the other hand Mr. Keating and Steve Jobs believe that people
should have a voice for themselves. They encourage diversity and welcome change which provides a healthy atmosphere for people. "Seize The Day"
really says it all in this

This movie reminds me how people can come along and touch our lives in astonishing ways. Growing up without my parents, I had numerous
individuals telling me how to mature into a successful citizen. They would tell me the steps I need to take; the career I would need to attain to
make my mark in this world. As Neil's father, they meant well but, it can become a little overwhelming at times. I, specifically, remember as a youth
when I was working in the neighborhood mowing and raking yards for extra money. I had this old gentleman tell me "work hard, always do my best
and always remember, you are the gardener of your mind." I did not think much of it, at the time but, as I watched the movie; I reflect back on that
particular part of my...show more content...
If these requirements are not met, the human body cannot function properly and will ultimately fail. Physiological needs are thought to be the
most important; they should be met first." (Wikipedia) I had grown to understand seizing the day will not allow our time to fertilize daffodils, be
lost, as Mr. Keating stated in the hallway about the past alumni's," they were fertilizing daffodils." Time cannot be replaced therefore each and
every day, we need live, as though it's our last. Unfortunately, this new way of living requires a new way of thinking. Mr. Keating stepped onto his
desk to make a point, "the universe is wider than our view of it." I found that to be ironic because; we recently learned about constantly getting on
the balcony to view things from a different perspective. As we learned to shift our perspective, we merely took the time to look at the situation
from a different angle, which allows us to understand before we judge and to think before we speak. I have found by shifting my perspective. I have
a new appreciation for the final results of a situation. However, this doesn't mean that the things I have always believed are wrong. It simply means
that I'm able to open my mind to new ideas and new ways of thinking, and be more compassionate towards other ideas. I had a win–lose personality. It
was my way or the highway. Therefore, getting on the balcony was very difficult for me before attending Dr. Buchanan's class. It was hard to see

Society In Dead Poets Society
Society is a group of individuals, characterized by a common interest whether it be religious, scientific, or political interests. Individuals are the
building blocks of society. Individuals as human beings are social creatures who have a need to be in close quarters with other humans. Despite
individuals being part of a society due to a common interest, they may experience issues regarding conflicting views that will affect their overall
happiness thus affecting the efficiency at which society is functioning. For that reason, it is the duty of society to teach the individuals that reside
in it to live their lives to the fullest, to think for themselves, as well as standing up for what they believe is right. One of the duties of society owes
to individuals is to teach them how to live their lives to the fullest. In the film Dead Poet's Society, Mr. Keating says, " They're (boys in old picture)
not that different from you... you can hear them whispering their legacy... carpe diem. Seize the day boys, make your life extraordinary"(Weir).
Before this point in the film, the boys in Mr. Keating's class were never told to live their life to the fullest. They have always done what their parents
wanted of them. They have never stood up against authority and taken their lives back. When Mr. Keating says this, he fulfills the societal duty of
teaching individuals to live life to the fullest by telling them directly to do so. While the boys in Dead Poet's Society were told directly

Dead Poets Society
oniapinto@hotmail.co.nzDead Poets Society, Directed by Peter Weir A significant event that occurs towards the finale of 'Dead Poets Society'
directed by Peter Weir is the movie's compelling climax, which is when one of the film's most impassioned characters, Neil ends his own life. Neil
commits suicide as he feels trapped with no alternative option other than to conform to his father's wishes. The significance of this sequence is
conveyed through a range of visual and verbal features such as colour, camera work, props, symbols, music and dialogue. These features collaborate to
persuasively establish the importance of this event. When the suicide sequence begins, Neil is crushed to be adamantly told by his father, Mr. Perry
that he...show more content...
Neil throughout the film feels withdrawn from his father, he cannot talk to him in the way he wishes because he does not see eye to eye with Mr.
Perry's pragmatic approach to life. Neil, however feels security at Welton because of Mr. Keating and his romantic approach to life. Neil shares
Mr. Keating's impractical ideas, as they are both dreamy by nature and have a strong belief in 'seizing the day'. Because of Mr. Perry's strict
attitude to life, Neil finds hope by taking refuge in the newly created organization of the 'Dead Poets Society'. Neil finds that by leading the Dead
Poets Society he can express himself how he wants to, and finally has the chance to be who he wants to be. This new way of life that he finds at
Welton Academy is a contrast to his life at home with his parents. In Neil's suicide sequence alienation is portrayed through a number of visual
features including colour, lighting and symbols. The main colour scheme of the sequence depicting Neil's suicide is blue, however the colours are
drained giving the scene an even colder more isolated feel. The blue hues in the sequence indicate secrecy, it also creates a lonely and almost painfully
cold atmosphere. The camera focus is soft creating a nostalgic, washed out vision. The lighting in the sequence is also very dim and foreboding, it is
particularly essential in the shots

The statement that conformity and tradition are in opposition to individualism and defiance of authority is very true in The Dead Poet Society, and
even more so in today's society in general. One can walk into any high school and see this is true. In a typical high school, people seem to have very
much in common, especially in dress, hair style, etc... which is in opposition to individualism in and of itself. People are so caught up in conforming
to how society says they should live their lives, it really tarnishes the spirit of individuality human beings are meant to have. The movie The Dead Poet
Society, even further exemplifies the statement that conformity and tradition defy individualism. In the story, the students have a...show more content...
On his first day, he asks someone to read the introduction of the students' textbook on poetry. The introduction was full of complex wording and ideas
about how to understand poetry, which Keating thought was meaningless. He then tells the kids to rip out the whole introduction, saying that poetry
goes well beyond the "technical aspects". Another example from the movie is the life of Neil Perry. He and his friends re–started The Dead Poet
Society, which originally began with Mr. Keating himself. What Neil and his friends were doing was against school policy, but they did it anyway.
Also, although Neil was very smart and popular, his relationship with his father was very overbearing. Neil had a passion for acting which his father
thought was a waste of time and talent, thinking nothing of his son's wishes. Neil's father warned him that he was not to perform in the school
play, and if he did, he would be removed from the school. Neil went to Mr. Keating for advice, and he advised Neil to tell his father how he feels.
Neil performed in the play anyway, only to find his father there to take him home after the play was done. After they were home, Neil's father
expressed his disgust at his son's defiance, and asked him what he had to say for himself, and how he felt about this. He simply replied saying,
"nothing". Later that very night, Neil committed suicide in his father's office. Soon after Neil's death, Mr. Keating lost

Essay On Dead Poets Society
Introduction According to J.D. Eveland, leadership is a practice in which an individual sways groups of individuals via the medium of motivation and
inspiration as a method of orchestrating the actions of those individuals as a means of accomplishing various objectives (Eveland, n.d.). With this
thought in mind, we will view an assortment of vignettes extracted from various Hollywood movies that characterize various leadership styles.
Accordingly, we will determine which leadership styles were portrayed by the characters and provide a brief synopsis regarding each one.
Consequently, we will commence by reviewing a clip derived from the film entitled Dead Poets Society.
Dead Poets Society (Trait, Behavioral, and Influence Models) In...show more content...
For instance, we observe the student's admiration of Mr. Keating as he was departing the classroom. As opposed to, their disdain for Mr. Nolan as he
reprimands the students to return back to their seats. Lastly, it was evident that Mr. Keating gathered a significant amount of influence over the
students. As, we witnessed by the salutes rendered by each of the students again as he was departing the classroom. Given that, let us now examine the
comedy Office Space.
Office Space (Contingency & Autocratic Models) In the Office Space scene we notice the "leader 's effectiveness is based on the situation
(mindtools.com, n.d.)." We arrive at this conclusion founded on the manner in which Lumberg instructs Peter to work on the weekend. Important to
realize, according to the Contingency Model a leader will impose his or her authority dependent upon the priority of the tasks (Fidler's Contingency
Theory, 2013). "Autocratic leadership involves absolute, authoritarian control over a group (Cherry, 2017)." This type of leadership style was also
perceived by virtue of the aloof style in which Lumberg demands Peter to come into work on his day off, as insinuated earlier. In view of this, we will
now go ahead and Remember the Titans.

"Now is the time to seize the day" is the main premise behind Dead Poets Society. This movie is all about helping young men to find who they really
are. This is the way that John Keating, the teacher, wants his boys to know, he teaches the boys that anything they want to do they could. He brings
these kids hope.
"Captain", as the boy call him, is different from the other teachers because he is less strict and more real, he is less focused on grades and more on
setting the kids up for the real world. His teaching style would be considered as Essentialist. He is setting the scene for these kids to stand up for
themselves, for example in the Dead Poets Society, he encourages Neil to follow his dream of acting. With Neil he is unknowingly giving him the
courage to stand up to his father and giving him the courage to go his own way. Another example is he set them up to start The Dead Poets Society
again and with that he set them up to find their own paths in life. The school is a boarding school for boys to be trained up in the ways of higher
education and to train the boys for a "real job". They have four major traits Tradition, Honor, Discipline, and Excellence. The attitudes of the staff and
administration are those of snobs! They look and act like someone who thinks they are better than everyone. Except this teacher the "Captain" as they
call him is the most humble teacher, one that is approachable and encouraging, he makes them step out of their comfort zone, for

Dead Poet Society
In the movie Dead Poet Society, there is two characters with different person with contrasting ideology of how post–secondary education should be
conducted. Mr. Nolan the headmaster of the boarding school admonishes Mr. Keating to be conforming to the education style that promotes 'tradition
and discipline'.
These two values of the boarding school indeed does provide several benefits in preparing students for post–secondary. Tradition and discipline allows
the student to be dedicated to their studies in various discipline, as the teachers enforces them to complete their workload or face the consequence of
possibly failing the course. This is imperative for post–secondary preparation as students are able to be versatile in multiple skillset,...show more
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Nevertheless, despite this rebuke by Mr. Nolan, Mr. Keating who appears to be an iconoclast to the orthodoxical method ofeducation, proceeds with his
style of teaching. Likewise, my opinion is align to that of Mr. Keating of believing that tradition and discipline does not prepare the students for the
future. To begin, the advantages mentioned above are justified, however, the risks of such promising result were not considered. The fact that students
are placed under a itinerary of studying multitudes of subjects in such a hostile manner can be extremely detrimental to their health. The level of stress
can drive the students to insanity which may cripple them from having a future or leads to depressing situations. For instance, Neil Perry under stress
of being coerced into a future he did not want, commited suicide. This just demonstrates the dangers of following the ideals of tradition and discipline.
Moreover, the notion of tradition and discipline does not allow space for which the students can be creative. To elaborate, Mr. Keating stated that he
was going to teach the

Critical Analysis Of Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society: Making Poets and Free Thinkers Dead Poets Society written by Tom Schulman and directed by Peter Weir is about a group of
young men from an all–boys preparatory school who are under an enormous amount of pressure from their parents; who want them to be future
doctors, bankers, and lawyers. As the school year begins, they get a new English teacher Mr. Keating played by the late Robin Williams who
teaches them with his credo Carpe Diem or Seize the day to become what they want to become even if that's not their parent's wishes. Dead Poets
Society gives a great message for inspiring teens and young adults with topics of life decisions and growing up. Mr. Keating had the purpose of
teaching the young men in his class how to...show more content...
Keating saying in reply "Then you're acting for him, too. You're playing the role of a dutiful son. I know this sounds impossible, but you have to
talk to him. You have to show him who you are, what your heart is." In the same scene where they are standing on the desk he tells the young men
"Boys you must strive to find your own voice because the longer you wait to begin the less likely you are to find it at all." In another scene in the
classroom Mr. Keating calls up Todd played by Ethan Hawke to read his poem out loud. Mr. Keating knows Todd is afraid to speak in front of the
class. To show Todd he can overcome his fears, Mr. Keating brings him up and covers his eyes. He has Todd describe what he sees gently spinning
him around as he tells the class what he imagines. When he is finished even while being afraid he is able to tell a poem that puts the class in awe.
As they begin to clap and cheer Mr. Keating walks up to Todd and whispers to him "Don't you forget this." In these scenes Mr. Keating is guiding the
young men to find themselves and mature into their own men. Vincent Canby of New York Times wrote "One of the major problems with ''Dead
Poets Society,'' Peter Weir's dim, sad new movie, is that although John Keating is the most vivid, most complex character in it, he is not around long
enough. He is really no more than

Dead Poets Society and the Suicide of Neil Perry "Dead Poets Society" deals with the angst of growing up in a public boys' school, with the typical
themes of pressure to achieve academically and the themes of rebellion featuring heavily. Several young boys' worlds are changed forever when Mr.
Keating (Robin Williams) arrives at their school. The director of the 1989 film, Peter Weir, utilises a variety of techniques to subconsciously signal to
the viewer that all is not well in the Perry household. Through these techniques, it becomes evident that Neil is unhappy with life. This triggers the
assumption from the viewer that he will commit...show more content...
Mrs. Perry resides in the background where she remains out of focus for the majority of the scene. She is positioned between Neil and his father. This
suggests that she is unimportant within the situation and possibly in the family. It could also suggest that her view on Neil's withdrawal from Helton
School lies between her family's opinions. This is possible as she later seems to empathise with Neil. However, it is more plausible that Neil's mother is
inconsequential, which is reflected both through her being ostracized from the discussion, and also that this reflects the archaic nature of the household.
Neil's suppression, and the fact that his Father has expressed his wish for Neil to attend Military School, leads to an insurgent outburst in which Neil
confronts his Father. This follows his Father's speech in which Mr. Perry uses a variety of pronouns to express the disparity between Neil and his
father's lives. When Neil is told that he has opportunities his father never had, I think this invokes guilt within Neil. The combination of these factors
leads to Neil's withdrawal into his chair, into the foetal position. I think this represents the inauguration of Neil's contemplation of suicide. At the end of
the scene, Neil's mother kneels down behind him and smiles softly. I think this is suggesting to the viewer that his

Dead Poets Society Conformity
Literary Essay – Dead Poets Society
&#9;Bill Beattie once said, &quot;The aim of education should be to teach us how to think rather than what to think – rather to improve our
minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves, than to load the memory with thoughts of other men.&quot; All too often, however, individual
thoughts are crushed by the powerful weight of conformity. In the film Dead Poets Society, conformity exercises it's influence and the results prove
disastrous for some. For others, the effect of conformity compels them towards individual strength and the discovery of one's true self.
&#9;Modern education is one of the largest &quot;offenders&quot; when it comes to conformity, and that point is...show more content...
Perhaps they were clapping because everyone else was clapping, or perhaps they were just having a good time. However, it cannot be disputed that the
group conformed without thinking.
&#9;All too often, the words of the textbook are considered undisputed fact. All chemistry textbooks will list the elements with the same symbols
and all Latin textbooks will list approximately the same translations. The poetry textbook, written by a Dr. Pritchett, attempts to lump words that are
meant to touch the heart into the same factual categories of math and the sciences. Can Dr. Pritchett's method of analyzing poetry by graphing its
importance and perfection be used to measure what one feels? More importantly, is Dr. Pritchett's method the only method that one must use when
measuring the greatness of poetry and can poetry be looked at using only the mind and not the heart?
&#9;Mr. Keating did not feel that poetry was meant to be analyzed using measurable techniques but rather through the feelings of one's heart. He
summed up his feelings on Dr. Pritchett's method of measuring the greatness of poetry in one word, &quot;Excrement.&quot;
&#9;He took his class on a journey of self–discovery, a journey where they learned that there is not always a right answer or a wrong one. In
order to find one's true self, one must learn to resist conformity and walk one's own way, as was illustrated in the lesson out in the courtyard. He taught
them

Dead Poets Society Dead Poets Society Hysterical Text
One person's interpretation of a story is always different than another's. Some of us may see things that are not being shown to us. Dead Poets Society,
in author Tania Modleski's eyes has taken on a manifestation larger than the author herself. This story is not what the author will have you believe,
whereas the true story was hidden in the misconception of Modleski's beliefs. The sexual content, homoerotic tensions, and antiauthoritarian behavior,
seemed to come from the author's wishful thinking as opposed to the reality of the film.
In the film a homosexual theme could not be seen. When Mr. Keating came to the school to teach, he did not insist on being called oh...show more
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There is one character that committed suicide according to Modleski because his father would not let him play a fairy in a play. What this character
was trying to show was that he had finally broken free of his father's decisions on how, and what, he should do. He auditioned for a play and got
the part all by himself, without his fathers approval. This was something that he wanted to do, and was good at it. When his father forbid him to
pursue acting, even second to him being a doctor, this was all he could take. Him putting his fairy crown on the open window ledge, just before
committing suicide, symbolized the freeing of the actor inside, like an offering to a higher being. The boys in Welton Boarding School share what
all boys their age share while at school. There are no signs of homoerotic tensions present. There are signs of groups forming and friendships being
made. When they decided to form the Dead Poets Society it was a normal male bonding experience. An all male boarding school does not mean that
they are all homosexuals who are crying out for recognition. The movie did not illustrate any homosexual tension between the boys at any time in the
movie.
When Mr. Keating told the boys to rip out he introduction of the book he was trying to illustrate that writing poetry was not like reading a recipe.
Poetry was feeling what you are writing, and it was from the heart not the

Dead Poets Society
In the film, The Dead Poets Society, based on a time during the 1950's, explores the lives of a group of young schoolboys who were being taught in a
boarding school. Individual characters had trouble with conquering their own personal fears, as these young boys were not used to thinking for
themselves. However, Mr Keating, a new teacher at their school Welton, had started to teach these youthful teenagers how it feels to be an individual,
sparking their interest in being themselves, and reigniting their desire to conquer the fears that had held them down for so long. There were times that
the fear derived from disappointing the parents and them planning their future out for them. In the scene of Neil going into his room to find his father
Throughout the scene of when the boys where meant to have made their own poem, Todd had not done his and can see clearly that the way he is
looking down at the table shows he is disappointed in himself and feeling down. Mr Keating, seeing Todd in his gloom, pulls him out in front of
the class to shout a barbaric yawp. Besides doing that, Mr Keating them covers Todd's eyes with his hands and starts spinning him around asking
him to chant a poem about a picture of a man spontaneously, while the camera follows them spinning to show disorientation and confusing
emotions. Furthermore, Mr Keating's saying "The difficulty of maintaining your own beliefs is in the face of others" goes to show how difficult
it would have been to get up in front of the class and talk like that, thinking on his own terms. Once Mr Keating had been fired from Welton, Todd
decides that it would be best to honour what Mr Keating has taught him about speaking up in front of an audience and just learning to comprehend
if they aren't accepted, and to give it a go anyway. Todd stands on his desk and turns to his former teacher and recites his saying "O' Captain, my
captain!" plus the other boys follow in his example and stand on their own desks. Mr Keating replies to the teenagers by simply saying "Thankyou
boys", and the camera zooms in on Todd's face, displaying how glad he is with his life. Todd had learned from him how to speak out and be himself,
conquering his fear of not being accepted, and giving his some good life lessons in the

Dead Poets Society Decisions
Ours is a world full of opposing beliefs, individualistic views, influential radical or traditional principles, and inspiring motivations of different
personalities. We meet these in most of the entrapping situations that flood our daily lives, persuading us to make a choice and to take a stand.
Nevertheless, beyond those clashing external forces, every decision we make still lies on our own hands, and is rooted from our own individual
beliefs, understanding, values, desires and emotions. This, in my opinion, is what the movie "Dead Poets Society" conveys as to how people come
toward positions and/or decisions in life. In the movie, it was very evident how influential Mr. Keating was to the thinking of the boys in his class, but
I don't see...show more content...
He was not able to live the fullest for his father confined him in an illusion of a great future if he lets his father take control of his life. Neil was
further repressed as he entered a very conservative and traditional preparatory school, Welton. I could imagine how pitiful Neil sees himself as a
helpless individual who can't do what he wants and always feels trapped in a life dictated by his father. Understanding the rationale why he was put
in such a situation is beyond what I can think of. I feel betrayed for Neil because he was deprived not only of his passion, but of justice and of his
right to handle his own

Essay on Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society Many poets and directors believe in the concept of living life to the fullest. In this quote, by Sir Henry David Thoreau, he
shows that we should live life to its fullest and make sure we make our mark while we still can, so people remember us. In the Movie," Dead Poets
Society," a group of students from the Welton Prep School are moved by the teachings of their English teacher, Professor Keating. He teaches the
boys to be their own boss, leaders and not followers. This quote relates to the movie because this quote tells what Keating wants to teach his kids.
Many events take place during the movie that asks whether or not Professor Keating's teaching are appropriate, it is also questionable whether or not he
When you look back at your life and realize that you have not taken full advantage of your opportunities your whole life, you will realize that you
may not have lived as good as you could have. Many people feel that taking full advantage of your life will lead to not regretting a thing in the
future. The way Professor Keating taught was successful in the way that he made his students realize that they need to live their own lives. . An
example is when he teaches the boys "Carpe Diem (Seize the day)." In the movie, Tim repeatedly says that when he is trying to win over a girl.
Keating is successful because he teaches Tim to go after what he wants and Tim was persistent enough to keep at it and winds up getting her.
Another example is when Neil decides to be an actor in a play. Even though his father is against it, Neil does is anyway cause he knows he has
what it takes and he feels he has nothing to lose. I feel that if Keating did not teach his students to be themselves, Neil would have never gone
against his father and he would have never enjoyed his life. When Neil kills himself at the end I think the blame is on his father because he would not
let him do what he wants to do in his heart, he wasn't being supportive of his sons wants. I feel that Keating had a very positive influence on him.
Because of Keatings teachings, his students learned to live their own lives to the fullest. Professor

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"O Captain! My Captain!," Dead Poets Society is an all–American classic; "Our fearful trip is done," With its subtle undertones and prominent
connotations, stitched together by its optimistic views on life, all contribute to the widespread epidemic of dreaming and living lives to the fullest.
"The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won," When a new English teacher, Mr. John Keating (Robin Williams), begins teaching at
Welton's all boys academy, Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard) and his group of friends embark on a taboo journey of taking the chances of a lifetime.
"The port is near the bells I hear, the people all exulting," But what happens when the headmaster, Mr. Nolan (Norman Lloyd), uncovers the truth of Mr.
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The music score impacts the audience by coordinating feeling and sound; Music has its own themes and contrasting ideas already set. The music can
also set the scene and stand symbolic in nature for what the next scene might bring. Maurice Jarre, the main artist of the soundtrack, sticks with a light
and innocent leitmotif throughout most of the exposition. The opening scene's melody is very lyrical and calming in nature although the soundtrack
for Dead Poets Society is much like one song, not much difference with piano and harp features. When there are downcasted moods, the bass lines
seem to broaden and grow in volume. The music choices were at the time modern and has a European atmosphere, which helps guide the general tone
of an traditional english boarding school. The last song was the popular Beethoven symphony no. 9, which had a triumphant feel; The biggest song of
the film was called "Keating's triumph" which is the loudest scene with bagpipes. The song with the saddest subject was a slow, serious song with
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