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Dead Poets Society Pt 3

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  • Why did Mr. Keeting think Charlie's prank was stupid?
    It might get him kicked out of school/Missed opportunities.
  • Why was Todd sad on his birthday?
    His parents don't know him/got him the same gift.
  • What does the phrase 'fertilizing daffodils' mean?
    They died
  • What does 'to wail' mean?
    scream and cry
  • What does 'carpe diem' mean?
    Seize the day!
  • Why does the teacher stand on his desk?
    To look at things in a different way
  • What's his name?
    Knox
  • What does the phrase 'The world is their oyster' mean?
    They have the freedom to do anything
  • What lesson was Todd supposed to be learning when he spoke his truth?
    Be yourself/make noise/you are inspiring.
  • What does Charlie change his name to?
    Nuwanda
  • What job does Neil want to do?
    Actor
  • In the poem 'O Me! O Life!' the last line says "That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." What is the powerful play?
    Life
  • What advice does Mr. Keeting give to Neil about his acting?
    Talk to his father.
  • What is the trope known as 'the dutiful son'?
    To do what is best for the family above what they want or need.
  • What does the teacher say to call him if the students don't use his last name?
    O Captain my Captain
  • What is the teacher's name?
    Mr. Keeting
  • When Charlie pulls his prank, what does he say he wants the school to allow?
    Girls
  • What's his name?
    Todd
  • What's his name?
    Neil
  • What are the Dead Poets sucking out of life?
    marrow
  • Fill in the blank. "I sound my barbaric __________ across the rooftops of the world!"
    YAWP!
  • What does the teacher ask the students to do in the second class that is very shocking?
    Rip their books
  • In the poem 'Oh Me! O Life!' what is the first part of the poem mostly about?
    Despair. How awful life is.
  • What's his name?
    Charlie Dalton
  • What did Neil find that told him about the Dead Poet Society?
    Mr. Keeting's annual/yearbook
  • What is just ONE of the four pillars of the school?
    Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence
  • What was the poem "The Ballad of William Bloat" about?
    A man killing his wife and himself OR Irish vs German religion
  • What does his father want him to become when he is older?
    A doctor