How does the phrase "carpe diem" change each of the characters?
Answer for Todd, Neil, Knox, Charlie
How did YAWP affect Todd Anderson?
Todd was afraid of what people thought of him. He is also too afraid to speak in front of a crowd
what does the dead poet's society represent?
freedom and individuality
Explain how conformity affected the boy's?
they were used to being told what to do in order to please their parents and most figures of authority. They would conform to most rules to avoid also getting t
" Sucking the marrow out of life does not mean choking on the bone."
Even if you live your life to the fullest, it doesn't mean you should behave irresponsibly or going overboard
What latin phrase captures part of the theme of this movie?
Carpe Diem- Seize the day
What is the dead poets society?
It is a group of people who get together to read and discuss poetry.
describe how John Keating introduces himself to the class
answers vary
explain "we are food for worms"
We are all mortals, We will all die one day.
What is the meaning of YAWP?
Barbaric- loud cry
Throughout the movie the characters discover individuality. explain. For Charlie, Neil, Todd and Knox
Some students start to make a stand for what they believe in! They want a say in what happens in their future.
"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may
take advantage of life while you can
" I want you to find your own way to walk"
Take hold of the situation and make things happen. Be yourself!
"The powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse"
Life, anyone can contribute to society.
" only in their dreams can men be truly free. T'was always thus and always thus shall be"
Goals and reams give you something to strive for
describe the setting
Welton Academy, 1959. All boys dormitory school. The boys are approximately 17 years old.
O captain, My Captain
O wise man (Mr.Keating)
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