Who is the principal in Dead Poets Society?
John Keating
What kind of teacher is John Keating?
John Keating is the charismatic, energetic English teacher who inspires the students of Welton Academy to rebel against their families and other teachers.
Who is Mr Nolan in Dead Poets Society?
Gale Nolan
What does the candle symbolize in Dead Poets Society?
The Candle Symbol Analysis. At the beginning of the novel, during the commencement day ceremony at Welton Academy, a single candle is lit and used to light other candles. This process, it’s explained, is supposed to symbolize the light of knowledge being passed form one generation to the next.
What is unusual about Todd’s brother?
Todd’s brother excelled at school, at Welton, and represented the very best in conformity. Todd’s brother earned excellent grades, graduated with the very best, and captained an outward appearance that stressed respect along with adherence to structure and discipline.
Who does Todd blame for Neil’s death?
Mr.Perry
How does Mr Keating get Todd out of his shell?
Mr. Keating also helps Todd come out of his shell and takes him through an exercise in self-expression to help him realize his potential. The exercise culminates with Todd spontaneously composing a poem in front of the class
Would Neil still have committed suicide if Mr Keating had never come into his life?
Keating had never come into his life, Neil wouldn’t have committed suicide. This is because we thought that he had very weak spirit which made him unable to talk with his father.
Did Todd sign it or not?
Question #4: With similarly screwed up parents as Neil’s, why didn’t Todd take the same way out? Question #8: In the initial screenplay, Todd specifically does not sign the paper at the end. In the movie, we are not told one way or the other.
How old were the kids in Dead Poets Society?
20. While most of the cast was between the ages of 18-20, making them pretty close to the characters’ ages, Gale Hansen (Charlie Dalton) was the oldest at age 29