DEAD POETS SOCIETY Viewing-Study Guide – Flashcards
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John Keating
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Welton Graduate, new English teacher on faculty
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Todd Anderson
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painfully shy, new to Welton; older brother attended Welton
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Neil Perry
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Todds roomate, frustrated with his fathers demands and expectations
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Charlie Dalton
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rebel among the boys; not afraid to take risks even foolish ones
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Stephen Meeks
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red hair, freckles, and glasses; excellent in Latin; helps build radio
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Knox Over-street
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dines with friends of parents; falls for Chris, girlfriend of friends' son
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Richard Cameron
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red hair; unwilling to defy school's authority
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Gerard Pitts
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tall, gangly boy; teased about his name; helps build radio
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Mr. Nolan
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traditional, strict headmaster of Welton Academy
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What are the 4 pillars of Welton Academy ?
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Tradition, discipline, honor, excellence
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What does the conflict between Neil and his dad reveal about the boys' relationships with their families in this time period?
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you do what your told, expected to be obedient
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How does Mr. Keating conduct class on the first day of school compared to other teachers?
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Unorthodox, not regular, teach them to cease the day.
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What Latin phrase does he teach to the boys? What is its English translation? What does it mean ?
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Carpe diem. Live to the fullest
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What point does Mr. Keating conduct class on the first day of school compared to other teachers?
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people remember you by your actions.
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Where does Knox go for the evening ? What does he tell the boys about his evening ?
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Dam Berrys house. He meets the most beautiful girl ever. Chris
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In Mr. Keating class the next day, what bizarre request does Keating ask of the boys? Why? Who is the first to comply with his request? why?
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To rip off intros in the books. Charlie
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According to Mr. Keating, why is studying poetry important? What does Mr. Keating want the boys to learn about poetry, beauty, romance, and love?
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poetry = human race inspires passion , beauty, and love to discover the human race
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When Mr. Keating tells the boys to let the "powerful play go on" and "contribute a verse," what do these metaphorical statements mean?
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Do something meaningful.
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What is the other teacher's reaction to Keating's teaching techniques? What does Mr. Keating say he hopes to teach the boys?
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they dont approve of his teaching methods. teach others what he had learned in life about romanticism and how it needed to be controlled
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What was the Dead Poets Society ? What is Keating's warning about it? Which famous writer does the society quote to begin their meetings?
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A teacher at an exclusive eastern prep school inspires students to "seize the day," to stand up for what they believe and for who they are. Students resurrect a club from the school's past called the dead poets society, where they meet in a cave to read poetry and have deep discussions. The students' newfound independence leads them to conflict with their parents and the school administration, ultimately leading to the suicide of one student and the firing of the teacher. Robin Williams is brilliant as the teacher. The admin doesnt like it so they need to be more careful, Henry David Thoreau.
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What do the boys plan after talking to Mr. Keating? What does Neil find on his desk that evening ?
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To go into the cave . and plan the DPS
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Describe the boys' first meeting of the DPS
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They read 2ft , 2 flashlights
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According to Mr. Keating, language was created for what purpose ?
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to oppress love
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Why does Keating have the students stand on his desk?
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To show perspective on life
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What assignment from Keating scares Todd? Why?
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write his own poetry for class
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what is Neil's dream? Whom do the boys expect to disapprove of it ?
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to act. his father
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How does the audience know Mr. Keating has begun to influence Todd?
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the gains of confidence
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Describe the poetry presentation day. What happens with Todd? Why?
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didnt write anything
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Who is "Uncle Walt"? What is the purpose of the "barbaric yawp"?
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Walt Whitman. To show power in and bring confidence .
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What is the point of the walking exercise in the courtyard? Who watches from an upstairs window?
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Prove conformity , Principle
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What do the boys now regularly call Mr. Keating
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Captain
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Why is Todd upset on his birthday ? What does this event suggest?
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Parents keep getting him the same gift, Parents dont care.
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What exciting news does Neil share with the others?
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he got the part in the play
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What does Neil dishonestly tell Mr. Keating about his role?
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He lied to his father about the play and that hes allowed to be in the play.
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What is Charlies new name? Why does he want o use this one?
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Newanda, equality
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Explain how Neil, Todd, Charlie, and Knox each are changing b/c of the influence of keating ?
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Neil has more freedom of speech and thought, Todd grins, Charlie becomes daring and knot becomes confident
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How does Charlie woo the girls in the cave ?
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Changes his name and brings the girls
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What daring act does Knox perform at the party ?
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Kisses Chris
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What has Charlie done that brings unwanted attention to the DPS?
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Puts it in the newspaper
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What happens during the school assembly?
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Call from God
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When Mr. Nolan speaks to Mr. Keating about his "unorthodox teaching " what two concepts does he say the boys need at this point in their education ?
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Tradition and Modesty
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How does Neil feel when his father orders him to quit the play ?
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Upset
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What advice does Mr. Keating give to Neil about his father ?
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Talk to his fam the same way
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How does Knox again try to win the attention of Chris?
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Goes to her class
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How does Neils father react to Neils disobeying of his instructions?
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he gets really mad
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How do we know that Knox has won Chris ?
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Comes to warn him
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What is the boys and keatings reaction to Neils performance ?
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They like it
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Why does Neil feel so trapped ?
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his parents dont allow him to act
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Who is most affected by Neils death ? Why?
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todd, his roommate
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Who "finks" on the boys in the DPS ? Why?
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Cameron b/c he didnt want to get in trouble.
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Whom does the admin want to punish for Neils death ? Why?
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Mr keating .didnt agree with his teaching ways
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What is the only way for the boys to "save themselves" and remain at Welton Academy?
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saying it way Mr. Keatings fault
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What happens to Mr. Keating?
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Fired
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Why is Todd compelled to explain what seems a betrayal by the boys?
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Feels guilty. doesnt want Mr. Keating to feel bad
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What is the final defiant act of the boys to show their loyalty and admiration for Mr. Keating ?
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Stand on desk shout "Captain O' Captain"
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List 3 personality traits that prove Mr. Keating is a Transcendentalist ?
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non conformist , free thinking , likes nature
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Why did the film director switch the camera angle in the final minutes of the story ?
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Showing they now see things in a diff. perspective
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What is the theme or main message of this film ?
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be ind.
