Dead Poets Society opened my eyes up to the extraordinary measures that teachers should take every day in the classroom. A certain level of seriousness presents itself throughout the movie. I believe that particular emotion provides vital proof that total strictness has the ability to make or break a school system. The prep school, Welton Academy, specifically insists on discipline becoming the main focus of anything taught there. Lack of self-respect or respect of authority results in harsh punishment, no matter what the students’ reasoning would be. In an environment where thinking freely is undoubtedly prohibited, there happens to be an instructor that alters the lives of his students daily. John Keatings, played by Robin Williams, becomes
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I think he just wants them to succeed without feeling like there is a set-in-stone way of doing that. He believes that there are more important parts of education that affect students’ lives in ways that others do not always see. Poetry is a main component of his classroom teachings. Through the poetry, the boys actually learn about different emotions. They learn how to be compassionate. They learn the true meaning behind courage. They even learn the importance of romance. One student really stuck out to me. Neil Perry had to be one of the kindest and most genuine boys out of that group. Neil had a high passion for acting, and he knew that he was very good at it. It was the only escape he had. Neil’s father did not want Neil to ruin the perfectly good chances he had provided for him. He felt as if Neil took his opportunities for granted, although that was never the case. Throughout the negativity and harshness, I do truly believe that Neil’s father wanted him to succeed in life; however, I also believe that his way of succeeding was the only option that he was willing to give Neil. Unfortunately, I believe that is definitely what led Neil to committing suicide. Even though Neil did not see his bright
I think he just wants them to succeed without feeling like there is a set-in-stone way of doing that. He believes that there are more important parts of education that affect students’ lives in ways that others do not always see. Poetry is a main component of his classroom teachings. Through the poetry, the boys actually learn about different emotions. They learn how to be compassionate. They learn the true meaning behind courage. They even learn the importance of romance. One student really stuck out to me. Neil Perry had to be one of the kindest and most genuine boys out of that group. Neil had a high passion for acting, and he knew that he was very good at it. It was the only escape he had. Neil’s father did not want Neil to ruin the perfectly good chances he had provided for him. He felt as if Neil took his opportunities for granted, although that was never the case. Throughout the negativity and harshness, I do truly believe that Neil’s father wanted him to succeed in life; however, I also believe that his way of succeeding was the only option that he was willing to give Neil. Unfortunately, I believe that is definitely what led Neil to committing suicide. Even though Neil did not see his bright