dead poet society question
Dead Poets Society Assignment
1. Make a list of the major characters and think of two or three apt words that describe that character.
Neil
Popular leader actor passionate
Todd
Introverted timid
Knox
Academically focused , idealistic, romantic
Charlie
Rebellious reckless recalcitrant
Cameron
Ambitious assiduous compliant
Pitts
Socially awkward , introverted, takes risks
Meeks
academically gifted, embracive
Mr Perry
Dominating, closed minded,
Mr Keating
Inspiring , challenging, resourceful
Kris
Sweet, assiduous
Chet
Spoiled, popular, bully
2. Write a blurb for the cover of the video of Dead Poets Society. You will need to summarise the essentials of plot, characters and themes and keep your word length to around 150 words!
New England, the 1950s. Todd Anderson, a lonely timid teenager, who is under pressure by his strict and controlling parents because he must live up to his older brother's reputation to attend Yale to become a lawyer. This semester begins during an orientation gathering with a speech given by the stern Headmaster Nolan, who states the academy's four pillars: Tradition, Honor, Discipline, and Excellence. Todd meets Neil Perry an ambitious student whom becomes his dorm roommate. Together, Todd, Neil and other class mates join to create ‘Dead Poets Society’ which had been inspired by Mr. Keating, who becomes known not only as a teacher but a role model in these student. Keating begins to push the students to strive and seize the day. With encouragement and joy also comes trouble, hurt and loss. Watch the heart telling story unfold a realistic perspective of students striving for independence.
3. Write a detailed description of one of the following characters: character: Mr Perry
Mr. Perry is Neil's paternalistic and dominating father. He is determined that Neil will finish school at Welton and study medicine. To this end, he ensures that Neil is focused and not distracted by unnecessary extra-curricular activities
1. Make a list of the major characters and think of two or three apt words that describe that character.
Neil
Popular leader actor passionate
Todd
Introverted timid
Knox
Academically focused , idealistic, romantic
Charlie
Rebellious reckless recalcitrant
Cameron
Ambitious assiduous compliant
Pitts
Socially awkward , introverted, takes risks
Meeks
academically gifted, embracive
Mr Perry
Dominating, closed minded,
Mr Keating
Inspiring , challenging, resourceful
Kris
Sweet, assiduous
Chet
Spoiled, popular, bully
2. Write a blurb for the cover of the video of Dead Poets Society. You will need to summarise the essentials of plot, characters and themes and keep your word length to around 150 words!
New England, the 1950s. Todd Anderson, a lonely timid teenager, who is under pressure by his strict and controlling parents because he must live up to his older brother's reputation to attend Yale to become a lawyer. This semester begins during an orientation gathering with a speech given by the stern Headmaster Nolan, who states the academy's four pillars: Tradition, Honor, Discipline, and Excellence. Todd meets Neil Perry an ambitious student whom becomes his dorm roommate. Together, Todd, Neil and other class mates join to create ‘Dead Poets Society’ which had been inspired by Mr. Keating, who becomes known not only as a teacher but a role model in these student. Keating begins to push the students to strive and seize the day. With encouragement and joy also comes trouble, hurt and loss. Watch the heart telling story unfold a realistic perspective of students striving for independence.
3. Write a detailed description of one of the following characters: character: Mr Perry
Mr. Perry is Neil's paternalistic and dominating father. He is determined that Neil will finish school at Welton and study medicine. To this end, he ensures that Neil is focused and not distracted by unnecessary extra-curricular activities