Dead Poets Society Conformity

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“Dead Poets’ Society” basically talk about the eternal conflict between conformity and non-conformity. There is Mr. John Keating who urges the students to practice freedom of thought (Carpe Diem) and be free of any restrictions, he makes them dream the impossible, and teachers them how to be rebellious. Then there is Neil who has a special affinity for Mr. Keating and is passionate about acting but is not sure if he wants to pursue his dream, especially when his father isn’t that big of a support. And then there is Charlie who is very rebellious and seems to never fail to do the unimaginable.

“Dead Poets’ Society” has a very uplifting message especially for teenagers about “seizing the day” and embracing poetry as a way towards thinking for yourself and positive self-impression. The way the movie shows how everyone smokes a lot, and how they’re always escaping school is basically a reflection of the time mixed with teen rebellion. Driving fast, breaking curfew, arguing, and shoplifting. Teenagers can push anyone’s patience, but some of them take it too far, as far as breaking the law or doing things that are illegal for example, which often ends in tragic results. Everyone goes through similar phases; the need for independence, a separate identity, testing authority, it’s all part of growing up. …show more content…

Parents are usually faced with great challenges if they are left with a troubled rebellious teen, but they are left with no choice but to deal with them. Any negative behavior repeated over and over can be a sign of underlying trouble, it’s important for parents to understand which behaviours are normal during the development, and which can point to more serious

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