Dead Poets As Tragic Drama
The character Neil in Dead Poets Society is a good example of a tragic hero. He is a character that is controlled by his passionate nature and by an insatiable desire to act in the theatre, against the wishes of his authoritative father. Neil is portrayed as a person of high stature and the events involving him in particular invoke pathos in the viewers. Feelings of pity and compassion towards Neil increase as he pursues acting and conflict The advice I would give to Neil is: be strong and proud of your passions and pursue them to your heart's content, yet, thoroughly express to your father the emotions you feel towards acting and towards him, and assure him that, although you love and respect him, you will not be drawn from your destiny; you will act, with or without his Neil's tragic flaw is his passionate nature. Following the end of Neil's play, critical events unfold that have a great effect on the viewers. Immediately after the play ends, Neil is qui
Neil, however, fails to summon the courage to explain to his father how he truly feels towards acting and the viewer again feel pity and compassion for Neil. When Neil meets his premature death towards the end of the film, and fulfills his destiny as 'tragic hero', the school immediately conducts an inquiry, namely targeted at John Keating who's unorthodox teaching methods and advice, they feel, provoked the actions of Neil and the other boys. For the argument of an accident of fate, John Keating is not, however large his influence may be, responsible for the actions of Neil, Neil's father, or the other boys of the Dead Poet's Society. The viewers are aware of the actual occurrences in and out of John Keating's classroom, and feel that he is not entirely responsible and that the school's inquiry is somewhat unwarranted. John Keating is subsequently relieved of his teaching position and the viewers share a sense of injustice. Through John Keating, Neil has realized his true passion, acting. He boldly attempts to "seize the day" and "suck the marrow from life", and so, his cohorts follow his lead. As John Keating thanks his students and the film closes, there is a feeling of satisfaction and closure, despite the tragic occurrences in the film. John Keating's downfall is a combination of both internal and external factors, some within his control, some not. The orders are unreasonable and inconsiderate of Neil's desires. Facing expulsion and disgrace, the boys are forced to unite against John Keating and confess to the happenings at the meetings of the Dead Poets Society. Upon his completion of military school Neil will enter medical school. Decisions made were decisions made alone by the person deciding. Neil's father is obviously very angry and does not permit Neil to speak with his friends and particularly John Keating.
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