Dead Poets Society

Despite tragic experiences portrayed in Peter Weir’s film Dead Poets Society, messages of hope and optimism are still delivered to the audience. The events surrounding Neil’s Death and the dismissal of revolutionary teacher Mr. Keating were events that caused the most anguish, both for the characters and the audience. Through the use of these two characters however, viewers are given hope. Hope that supportive and encouraging friends like Neil do exist, the motivation to follow your dreams despite much adversity and the aspiration that a teacher with as much pride, encouragement and confidence might really be possible. Dead Poets Society portrays such messages of hope despite a number of grievous occurrences.

Neil’s death, and events leading up to it, was by far the most tragic in the film Dead Poets Society. It is alarming that parental pressure on a child to succeed results in suicide. Mr. Perry wanted what was best for his son, which led to extremely high expectations....