dead poet society
Dead poets society
1) Describe the setting(time and place) in detail.
Welton academy, 1959 all boys' dormitory or preparatory school. This is the school where the boys prepare before going to college.
2) Discuss the meaning of how John Keating introduces himself to the class. Mr. Keating was very different, unconventional, interesting to listen to as a teacher and very inspiring. For instance, he asks his students to rip the introduction out of a poetry book, telling the students that they must learn to think for themselves.
He shows them pictures of former Welton Students (now deceased); He makes the students realize that they are “food for worms”
3) What Latin phrase captures part of the theme of this movie?
Carpe diem- seize the day
- How does this phrase change each of the characters? The boys become more alert to what going on around them. They don’t want to miss any opportunity that comes their way!! Their attitude changes because they start to reflect on what they want to do with their future. They also start to question their parents’ decisions which start to cause friction in the school. Neill auditions for a play( he gets the main role) Despite the fact that his father told him not to he does it anyways because it has always been his dream to be an actor.
4) What is the meaning of YAWP?
Barbaric- loud cry
- who is most affected by it?
Todd is the one who is most affected because he was afraid of what people thought of him, and too afraid to speak in front of a crowd. But when the Mr. Keating asks him to describe the painting in the class and he covers his eyes and makes him think about the painting he starts speaking up. Also at the end of the movie where Mr. Keating is about to leave the school Todd finally speaks up and says Oh Captain. My captain.
- Mr. Keating has this amazing ability of seeing trough his students, especially Todd.
5) This movie shows the battle between conformity and individuality. Discuss this for the
1) Describe the setting(time and place) in detail.
Welton academy, 1959 all boys' dormitory or preparatory school. This is the school where the boys prepare before going to college.
2) Discuss the meaning of how John Keating introduces himself to the class. Mr. Keating was very different, unconventional, interesting to listen to as a teacher and very inspiring. For instance, he asks his students to rip the introduction out of a poetry book, telling the students that they must learn to think for themselves.
He shows them pictures of former Welton Students (now deceased); He makes the students realize that they are “food for worms”
3) What Latin phrase captures part of the theme of this movie?
Carpe diem- seize the day
- How does this phrase change each of the characters? The boys become more alert to what going on around them. They don’t want to miss any opportunity that comes their way!! Their attitude changes because they start to reflect on what they want to do with their future. They also start to question their parents’ decisions which start to cause friction in the school. Neill auditions for a play( he gets the main role) Despite the fact that his father told him not to he does it anyways because it has always been his dream to be an actor.
4) What is the meaning of YAWP?
Barbaric- loud cry
- who is most affected by it?
Todd is the one who is most affected because he was afraid of what people thought of him, and too afraid to speak in front of a crowd. But when the Mr. Keating asks him to describe the painting in the class and he covers his eyes and makes him think about the painting he starts speaking up. Also at the end of the movie where Mr. Keating is about to leave the school Todd finally speaks up and says Oh Captain. My captain.
- Mr. Keating has this amazing ability of seeing trough his students, especially Todd.
5) This movie shows the battle between conformity and individuality. Discuss this for the