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Carpe Diem Influence On Mr Keating
The Carpe Diem philosophy motivated Mr.Keating’s students in many great ways. Mr.Keating wanted his students to live in the present day so he would motivate his students every step of the way. All of the boys had some type of character change throughout the story and brought out something significant about them. Some boys realized that they should go after what they really want while other boys wanted certain things. Mr.Keating is an influential and effective teacher force at Welton Academy. Neil Perry had an undeniable passion for acting and all of Mr.Keating’s speeches gave Neil the courage to try out for a play. His parents, especially Neil’s father, didn’t favor his passion for acting. Neil became emotional in a part of the story …show more content…
The Carpe Diem philosophy gave Knox the courage to call Kris up and talk to her, which resulted in Knox getting invited to a party. At the party, Kris’s tough and mean-looking boyfriend attacked Knox when he attempted to kiss Kris on the cheek. The boyfriend’s threats never stopped Knox from trying to get to Kris. Knox showed up at Kris’s school poem in his hand. Knox had the courage to read his romantic poem to her in front of her class. He wouldn’t stop until he got the girl he wanted and never took no for an answer. Resulting in Knox reading his poem to Kris in front of the whole class, Kris visited Knox at his own school and Knox made a deal with her that won her over for the rest of the night. Carpe Diem help Knox gain the girl of his …show more content…
After Mr.Keating got fired, Todd was the person who stood on the desk and yelled, “Oh Captain, my Captain.” Todd broke a rule which seemed so unlike him since he’s always been quiet and shy. Charlie punched Cam in the nose which caused him to get expelled. And Neil committing suicide are all ways that Mr.Keating may have seemed like a destructive force in someone else’s eyes. Nevertheless, Mr.Keating didn’t force the kids to do anything. Those were all their actions. Nobody didn’t put the thought of Neil killing himself in his head but him. Mr.Keating supported Neil with the acting career he was trying to pursue. His father was the one who didn’t support it. Moreover, nobody put the gun to Neil’s head and pulled the trigger, he

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