I think The Dead Poets Society was a pretty good movie, showing us how poetry can help people see the world in different ways. And Mr. Keating, the new English teacher, influenced his students a lot, leading them differently. This made his students realize what’s more important in their lives, like being able to do things they want to. I like how he earned their respect by being friendly and honest. But it also made me feel sympathy for Mr. Keating because of how other teachers, parents, and students were against his teaching methods, beliefs, and ideas. It’s also sad how the society we’re in is still like that.  I think what Mr. Keating did was wise because he was once a student at Welton Academy so he has more experiences. He let them free most of the time, and gave them time to think in creative ways. I was able to relate to the movie, especially the relationship between Neil and his parents. My parents aren’t usually like that but I have a friend who has very strict parents. She also wants to be an actress but her parents want her to be a doctor. I never thought that those kinds of relationships could be stressful but now I kind of understand. But I don’t like how Neil dealt with his problems throughout the movie; I personally think he should’ve been more straightforward. I think Neil felt a little better because he took Mr. Keating’s advice.




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