Who Is Todd Anderson Transcendentalism

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In the movie Dead Poets Society Todd Anderson was the main character who overall showed the most transcendentalism at the end of the movie. He shows transcendentalism mostly through his personal growth in the movie from the beginning to the end. Todd Anderson starts off super shy and embarrassed about what society might think of him. As the movie progresses, he gets inspired by Mr. Keating to think for himself and find his own voice. By the end of the movie, he’s determined to express his individuality and stand up for what he believes in, regardless of what society might think. Todd Anderson went from being a quiet, shy, embarrassed boy to “seizing the day”. Todd at the beginning of the movie was unsure of himself, and always in the shadows of the other students. Todd …show more content…

He started to really get into writing and expressing his thoughts and emotions through poetry, thanks to Mr. Keating. Mr. Keating was one of the main reasons that Todd was able to find his individuality and embrace his transcendentalism. The scene where Mr. Keating made Todd create his own poem in class was Todd's turning point in the movie. He proved to everyone and himself that he has his own thoughts and feelings. Neil was also crucial for Todd's transformation throughout the movie, and his best friend. He pushed Todd to join the Dead Poets Society and was constantly supporting Todd. Neil helped Todd see that he had his own voice and it deserved to be heard. Neil's belief in Todd helped him gain the confidence to embrace his own transcendentalism. Neil pushed Todd to truly be himself and find his own path. Todd’s character in the movie was a whole that was about breaking free from society's expectations and discovering his true self. Todd really grew as a character throughout the movie. He found his voice and started embracing his individuality and uniqueness. Poetry helps him become more confident, more adventurous,

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