Dead Poet Society example essay topic

The movie, The Dead Poet's Society, was taken at a solemn preparatory school called Welton Academy. The students had a new inspirational English professor, John Keating. In Keating's class, he taught passion, courage, romanticism, and poetry. He also taught the concepts of transcendentalism.

It held that every individual can reach ultimate truths through spiritual intuition. Inspired by Keating, the boys resurrect the Dead Poets Society. As Keating turns the boys on to the great words of poets, they discover not only the beauty of poetry, but also the importance of making each moment count by the saying "seize the day" and "sound your barbaric yawp". However, they soon realize that their newfound freedom can have tragic consequences. The Dead Poet's Society follows the life of Neil, who struggles to live his life as an actor away from his overbearing father. His membership in the society leads him to discover his passion for acting.

But unfortuantely, his unyielding father stands in the way of Neil's dreams. He forbids him to engage in any extracurricular activities which might interfere with his studies. Mr. Perry wants his son to go to Harvard Medical School. Neil is unhappy with his father's decision and decides to end his life. His conflict with his father is tragic, and in some ways, the heart and soul of this movie. Todd is Neil's shy and inhibited roommate who is trying to live up to his brother's expectations.

He suffers from low self-esteem. After Keating's inspirational lessons, Todd finally learns to express himself and to cultivate a sense of self-worth. He also learns to live his own life, not that of his genius brother. Knox is a charming love-struck romantic.

He seeks to impress a "taken" girl. The Dead Poet Society inspires Knox to find the courage to declare his love to a cheerleader who attends the local public high school. One day during school, Knox walks into Chris's classroom and expresses his love for her in a poem. Inspired by Keating, Knox expresses himself freely in his own words. The Dead Poet's Society is revived, but not under the best circumstances.

The Society is discovered un ordinary by other school administrators. Therefore, Keating and his teachings are blamed. The ending is tragic but bittersweet. I believe that Keating was a positive influence on his students. Although, his students get swept away by his enthusiastic spirit. I was impressed by the beauty of the word "thank you" when Keating said it to the students when he left school.

The Dead Poet's Society is an intellectually stimulating and emotionally involving movie.