Individuals that are able to develop their personal identity under the guidance of authority, employ self-discovery that ultimately fuels their individual growth. As individualism involves the representation of courage and personal beliefs, the nature of non-conforming to authority is developed through their moral compass. This concept is exemplified through “Dead Poet’s Society”, where there’s a clash between Neil’s father controlling his son’s life, dictating his every move. Despite his efforts, Neil experiences freedom by performing in a play against his father’s desires. A high angle camera shot pointing towards Mr Perry, reveals Neil’s efforts to stand up against his father, but he is unable to communicate his opinions towards his tyrannical, traditionalistic figure. The foreshadowing of continuing a dreary life, impacts Neil as he decides the only way to regain control of his life is to take his own. The symbolism of wearing a crown of thorns allude to the notion of
Individuals that are able to develop their personal identity under the guidance of authority, employ self-discovery that ultimately fuels their individual growth. As individualism involves the representation of courage and personal beliefs, the nature of non-conforming to authority is developed through their moral compass. This concept is exemplified through “Dead Poet’s Society”, where there’s a clash between Neil’s father controlling his son’s life, dictating his every move. Despite his efforts, Neil experiences freedom by performing in a play against his father’s desires. A high angle camera shot pointing towards Mr Perry, reveals Neil’s efforts to stand up against his father, but he is unable to communicate his opinions towards his tyrannical, traditionalistic figure. The foreshadowing of continuing a dreary life, impacts Neil as he decides the only way to regain control of his life is to take his own. The symbolism of wearing a crown of thorns allude to the notion of