Dead Poet Society

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The Dead Poet’s Society

Keating, an English professor, whose lessons go far beyond the classroom.He teaches his students to follow

their own hearts and minds instead of the ideas taught at their strict boarding school. Several of Keating's students take

his lessons to heart and develop the once lived Dead Poets Society, a secret club that meets late at night to read and

discuss poetry. "Carpe Diem", the theme of the movie, soon becomes a popular on campus, and the students start

applying it to their every day lives. Charlie changes his name to Nuwanda and risks expulsion repeatedly. Another

finds the girl of his dreams and tries to woo for from her boyfriend. One of the boys is extremely shy, but tries to come

out of his shell. Then there is Neil, who decides to play the part of Puck in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"-against the

wishes of his father, who takes this theme to heart and the effect it had on his life ultimately cost him his life. He does

not want anything to do with the plans his father has set forth for him, which is to become a doctor. Instead, Neil wants

to be his own person and wants to do what he wants. Though, he follows his father's wishes. He is afraid to stand up to

his father and take control of his own life. For example, Neil quits the school annual, something Neil wanted to do, just

because his father told him so. As the movie goes on, Neil starts to take control of his life, with the help of his English

professor Mr. Keating.

As a result, Neil decides to audition for the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Neil receives the part as

Puck, one of the main characters. Neil finally feels he is taking control of his own life. He decides he wants to be an

actor. A day before the play was to open, Neil's father comes to visit him. Mr. Perry tells Neil to quit the play and

concentrate on his studies. Neil tries to talk to his father but...