Essay On Carpe Diem

Is Carpe Diem a true motto of Transcendentalism? Many great people have shown an example of Carpe Diem in their peak of history in their lives. These great people accomplished their goals even if it was difficult. Transcendentalists have used Carpe Diem when accomplishing their goals, such as Thoreau or Emerson. Transcendentalism is a movement with people known as Transcendentalist who live life to the fullest, and to be open minded. Carpe Diem means to live life to the fullest. Carpe Diem is a true motto of Transcendentalism because people strive to reach their goals without caring how others view it. Thoreau committed an act of Carpe Diem when he protested against the government’s unjust actions. In “Why Thoreau Went To Jail “ the writer tells, “Thoreau declared that,if the government requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say break the law.” This shows that Thoreau went against the government because the government wants the people to follow everything they say, so Thoreau rebelled against the rules. Thoreau followed his heart, and seized the day by protesting against the government for their unjust actions on slavery, and expanding slavery.
Keatings (Neil’s teacher) taught his students the meaning of Carpe Diem, which inspired Neil to disobey his father’s wishes, and go audition. In “Dead Poet’s Society” Neil says to his roommate Todd, “ For the first time in my whole life, I know what I wanna do! And for the first, I’m going to do it! Whether my father wants me to or not! Carpe diem!” Neil showed his desire to act, and would do anything without a care in the world about his father. Transcendentalist were people who followed their hearts, and Neil shows that he followed his heart and did what he wanted to do instead of a future already decided for