In groups of four examine the impact one teacher and dead
poets have upon the students in the film Dead Poets Society.
Include in your examination the themes of
1. Carpe Diem
2. Non-conformity
3. Discipline
4. Honor
5. Tradition
6. Excellence
Discuss and provide examples from the film of how the
philosophy of Carpe Diem and non-conformity caused
challenges for the boys as well as Mr. Keating and how these
values can co-exist.
Characters:
Mr. Keating
Neil
Todd
Knox
Meeks
Charlie Dalton