Carpe Diem In The Dead Poets Society

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The movie of the Dead Poet Society begins in the setting of an all-boys academy called Welton, a school for the superiors, during the late 1950’s in New England. The students face high standards and expectations from their guardian figures. A new English teacher by the name of Mr. Keating, acted by Robin Williams, is hired onto the staff of the academy. Aside from most staff members, he chose to take a stand and give the children an education directed by his own personal values and what is traditionally accepted for minors striving towards a successful future. A specific concept that stood out most was the idea of carpe diem meaning seize the day. Mr. Keating had a define way of encouraging this aspect. He wanted the young men to go about their …show more content…

Todd Anderson has been pressured all his life by his guardians to uphold his brother’s decision to attend Yale and pursue a career as a lawyer while maintaining popularity. Although his interest is directed towards writing. This corresponds to the obstacle of his room mate, Neil Perry, who is expected by is overbearing father, Kurtwood Smith, to fulfill a career as a doctor as he had done. Thus forcing him to dispertain from editor of the school annual and his passion in acting in order to maintain good grades and pursue their accomplishments. Mr. Keating’s conservative teaching methods however gave these young men another chance at seizing the day and controlling what their futures would hold. As a prior student at Welton, Mr. Keating introduces his students to the Dead Poet Society in which he use to attend in order to understand the overall meaning of life. Meeting at midnight, the students gather at a cave slightly off the premises of the academy to bring back the society and recite poetry which would then further enhance their …show more content…

Turns out Neil did indeed get a designated part in the play, although he would not get a signature for approval from his father, Mr. Perry. Neil’s father was outraged and demands that he drop out.
Following the Dead Poets Society meeting, Charlie Dalton, a former member of the society constructed a letter to the school suggesting for the right of girls to attend Welton Academy. The headmaster was not fond of the idea and threatened the damaging effects that Mr. Keating’s methods could have on the academy. Mr. Keating feared the men had taken their free thinking too far, ruining the school legend that was intended and further hurting their future ahead of them.
Neil Perry resorted to forging his father’s signature and lie about his father’s permission to perform in the play. Later, while having a great performance he becomes aware that his father had made an appearance. Frustrated, Neil’s father threats to force Neil out of the Academy and admit him in a University in order to prepare himself for his study in medicine. In response to his failed dreams by pressure of his parents, Neil retaliates by committing

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