Fireside Poets

While Neil is forced to deal with issues of his own throughout the movie, he still does what he can to help build Todd’s confidence and help him belong. One example is when Neil asks the others to let Todd join the Dead Poets Society even if he doesn’t read. While this seems like a small gesture for Neil, it makes a huge impact on Todd because he can be with others and a part of the group, and he doesn’t have to face his fear of speaking. This allows Todd to grow because…

Every minute of every day we are exposed to some form of leadership, whether it be in a newspaper clipping about the presidential election, or on a famous pop star’s Twitter feed, leadership is prominent among a multitude of platforms in our society. In class we have learned about leadership through our understanding of articles like, “The Enemies of Trust” by Galford & Seibold Drapeau, and also through the classic leadership book, On Becoming a Leader by Warren Bennis. Through these lenses we…

Dead Poets Society is a 1989 film about a literature teacher named Mr. Keating who changes the lives of his students at Welton Academy. He tells them, "Carpe, carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary." This one line sets up the central theme for the entire movie: carpe diem. The film focuses on the idea of taking control of your own life and living each day to its fullest. All of the main characters in the movie express the theme of carpe diem, but a few of the characters…

can be quite troublesome but it has been a great motivation for people. For instance, many people believe we should seize the day because life is short and we will not get another opportunity to do the things we want ever again. In the film, Dead Poets Society, Neil Perry and Todd Anderson were both able to seize the day. Neil seizes the day by acting in the play, "A Midsummer Night 's Dream", playing as the character Puck and he did so well that everyone applauded, making him feel that his…

A father should be loving and supportive of his son and help him live a happy, healthy lifestyle to the best of his ability. In the movie, Dead Poets Society, Neil Perry died mainly because of his father’s cruel hijacking of his son’s life. Although some say it was the fault of Mr. Keating, his teacher, it was actually him that encouraged him to actively follow his dream and pursue acting. Neil himself was not responsible for his death because he was not the one who made him feel like there was…

The theme for the movie Dead Poets Society is to seize the day and take chances. Throughout the movie, Mr. Keating explains to the students about the latin word carpe diem, and to not miss out on opportunities. When Mr. Keating first introduces himself he also introduces the quote ‘carpe diem’ and explains how you should seize the day because soon it could all be gone. The students such as Charlie, Neil, Todd and Knox all tried to adjust their life to include this quote in their decision making.…

In the movie Dead Poets society, Neil Perry, the protagonist, battles to separate from others by being a leader and joining the play even though his father was so resilient of him in doing so. At the end of the movie Neil commits suicide because he he did not want to be tied down to follow his father's dreams of becoming a doctor. The one man who influenced so many people like Neil to follow their own path was Mr. Keating through the dead poets society club. In the dead poets society club, boys…

This Bucket Needs To Be Completed ASAP! (“When I Have Fears That I May Cease To Be” By John Keats) Whatcha doing there old man? Checking off my bucket list. What’s a “bucket list”? A bucket list is a list of things someone wants to do before they die. Are you going to die soon sir? Don’t you have something better to do kid? SCRAM! Many people have a list of things they want to do before they pass into the afterlife, many are unable to complete or start their bucket list because they had a…

The movie ‘Dead Poets Society’ demonstrates a great deal of examples on social influence such as conformity within a group and obedience to authority. Milgram’s experiment can be followed throughout the movie. The school traditions dictate a high level of obedience with its rules such as dress code, repetitions after the teacher, and other events which take place on a daily basis. These types of obedience and conformity can lessen the courage to speak up for what one believes in and can prevent…

Parents who control and manipulate their children have been a hot topic that is displayed in the world of cinema. The more common films include Romeo and Juliet, The Breakfast Club and Dead Poets Society. Each of the films have contributed a verse to the well-known dilemma of parental control. The film, Dead Poets Society, by Peter Weir, harbors many deep messages, but more noticeably the message indicates that children are powerless against the influence of the adults. Taking place in a private…