Todd Anderson, Neil Perry, and Mr. Keating are three of the most important characters in the film “Dead Poets Society.” Todd Anderson is the character that we see undergo the most change during the course of the movie. Upon entering Welton Academy, he already must live up to the reputation of his older brother, who was the valedictorian of his class. During Todd’s stay at Welton, he spent much of his time studying rather than socializing, and often passing up a good time because of his shyness. Along with the rest of his peers, Todd became a member of the Dead Poets Society, a secret organization that appreciated poetry. Through the Dead Poets Society, Todd became a more friendly and social person. Later in the year, an assignment was given by Mr. Keating for each student to compose their own poem. Todd spent much of his time trying to create a poem, but when the time came in class to read it, he backed down and told
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Neil is a standout leader for his peers as well. After Todd’s reading, his feeling of embarrassment disappeared, and his confidence rose. Keating also informed his interested students of the Dead Poets Society which inspired them to read and compose poetry. His teaching methods taught the students how to learn for themselves rather than being taught by others. His introduction of “Carpe Diem” made an impression on his students and primed them to seize the day. Despite Neil’s near perfect grades despite his carrying of extracurricular activities, his father was still furious because Neil defied him. Neil’s only imperfection was that he never fully spoke his mind to his father, telling him what he wants rather than what his father wanted. Keating then made Todd stand up, and make up a poem, from scratch in front of his classmates. Todd felt unloved because of this, but Neil had cheered up Todd by telling him that he should not care, the desk set would come once again the next year, but Todd shouldn’t worry, he had friends who cared about him, and he was also happy at school for once. Neil cannot participate in the Welton Academy newspaper which was one of the extracurricular activities he planned in participating, but his hopes of being part of that are killed by his controlling father.
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