Analysis Of Dead Poets Society

Dead Poet Society Before watching the Dead Poet Society in class I had never heard of the movie yet the scene with the boys standing on the desk saying, “O captain! My captain” did seem familiar. I am glad we got to watch it though because it makes a big statement about education and teaching. Mr. Keating, played by Robin Williams, has all of the traits a good teacher should have. He cared deeply about his students, was creative with his lesson plans, taught the subject but also taught life lessons, and lastly wasn’t afraid to stand up for his beliefs. The Welton Academy is an all male, private, boarding high school that put academics above all. All of the boys at the academy had parents that expected perfection from their sons and often …show more content…
Keating, are old fashioned, traditional, and emotionless teachers. They don’t connect with their students, focus only on academics, and are set in their traditional way of teaching. Mr. Keating on the other hand makes those connections from day one and does his best to engage all of his students. You can see the confusion on the boys face during the first day of class they have with Mr. Keating because his way of teaching is unlike anything they have ever experienced: thought provoking, revolutionary, and spontaneous. Mr. Keating, although some of his lessons were unusual, was able to connect with every single one of his students in the class because he let the boys in, something the other teachers at Welton academy weren’t doing. The only lesson I had a slight issue with was when he ripped the pages out of the textbook. I agree that you can’t judge poetry off of a mathematical equation, I don’t know if …show more content…
Keating told the boys what the Dead Poet Society was it changed their lives forever. These boys had always been taught to walk between the lines, stick to tradition, and do what you must to succeed. Mr. Keating allowed them to escape this reality and seize the day through the Dead Poet Society club. While they were in the cave the boys got to read classic poetry as well as poetry they had composed. This allowed them to be individualistic, express themselves, and escape the pressure their families and school put upon them. In my classroom, I hope I can create this own escape for my students. Even in elementary school, children feel the pressures put upon them and from everyday life. We must help our students learn to think for themselves and follow their own dreams just like Mr. Keating did with