That image above seems quite familiar, right? Like something we did during an English period a few days ago when Char shouted, “Gaya gaya!” I’m sorry, I just couldn’t resist. Dead Poets Society, a movie which all teenagers can relate to. (I’m sure you already know about this, Ms. Platon, but I’d still type the synopsis, or rather copy it from a site, which I will credit.)
Painfully shy Todd Anderson has been sent to the school where his popular older brother was valedictorian. His room-mate, Neil, although exceedingly bright and popular, is very much under the thumb of his overbearing father. The two, along with their other friends, meet Professor Keating, their new English teacher, who tells them of the Dead Poets Society, and encourages them to go against the status quo. Each, in their own way, does this, and is changed for life. (Taken from IMDb.)
In my opinion, this movie is powerful. It tackles the tangible setbacks of teenagers and how with the right guidance, teenagers can outlast them. Like Todd Anderson who finally found his voice through literature, specifically poetry; Charlie Dalton a troublemaker but a true friend; Neil Perry, a person who in our standards is perfect, but his father has him wrapped around his finger and in the end commits suicide since his father wouldn’t allow him to do something he really wants.
What I learned from this movie is, “Carpe Diem” or to seize the day. Those words might sound so simple, but most of the time we don’t really live out these words. We limit ourselves to what has been offered to us instead of looking for what we really want and need. This movie gave me a sudden burst of courage and it made me feel that I have the responsibility to make things happen for me. Even though I am so young, it made me think about how I should live my life and how I should enjoy it to the very last. This movie is probably one the best I’ve seen with an intense plot, great actors and morals to boot.
Carpe Diem!
Painfully shy Todd Anderson has been sent to the school where his popular older brother was valedictorian. His room-mate, Neil, although exceedingly bright and popular, is very much under the thumb of his overbearing father. The two, along with their other friends, meet Professor Keating, their new English teacher, who tells them of the Dead Poets Society, and encourages them to go against the status quo. Each, in their own way, does this, and is changed for life. (Taken from IMDb.)
In my opinion, this movie is powerful. It tackles the tangible setbacks of teenagers and how with the right guidance, teenagers can outlast them. Like Todd Anderson who finally found his voice through literature, specifically poetry; Charlie Dalton a troublemaker but a true friend; Neil Perry, a person who in our standards is perfect, but his father has him wrapped around his finger and in the end commits suicide since his father wouldn’t allow him to do something he really wants.
What I learned from this movie is, “Carpe Diem” or to seize the day. Those words might sound so simple, but most of the time we don’t really live out these words. We limit ourselves to what has been offered to us instead of looking for what we really want and need. This movie gave me a sudden burst of courage and it made me feel that I have the responsibility to make things happen for me. Even though I am so young, it made me think about how I should live my life and how I should enjoy it to the very last. This movie is probably one the best I’ve seen with an intense plot, great actors and morals to boot.
Carpe Diem!
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