Follow Up Questions from DPS

1. To my perspective, Todd was the main character who had his life transformed. When he first arrived on campus, Todd was a shy and not out going when among his peers. Through Mr. Keating's teachings on looking at things in different perspectives and from the craziness from the Dead Poets, he was able to get out of his shell and take a stand for himself, which was later displayed towards the end of the film. He tried to defend Mr. Keating at the end of the movie by standing on the desk in respect for their captain. This leadership lead to the other Dead Poets to follow in his footsteps.


2. Charlie, better known as Nwanda, did not change throughout the entire film. He portrayed rebellion and creativity throughout the entire movie, showing off his true colors above everyone else. He was always the out going Dead Poet that brought amusement and creativity to the Dead Poet Society. Another example of a static character would be the head master of Welton Academy. Throughout the film, he brought in discipline towards the school, enforcing obedient laws and regulations.


3. Mr. Keating is a static and round character. A round character is realistic and complex and shows a true depth of personality. The movie shows Mr. Keating's passion for past literature and music. He also understands the concept of thing out of the box and tries to teach his students about seeing things in a new perspective. Mr. Keating also does not change throughout the film, in which he explains his teachings of thinking for yourself through the school year. He stays true to himself and what he believes, not changing to the threats and consequences that goes against him.


4. Todd Anderson is a shy individual, following fear of authority and acting against the law as character traits. When he has to sign a petition that Mr. Keating is guilty, he is put under pressure by the head master and his own parents to sign the paper. Neil Perry is an interesting character with lots of enthusiasm and kindness. The only thing he struggles against is talking to his father about his problems and what to become in life. His father is basically living through his son's life, making him leave the acting industry to become a doctor from training through the military and Harvard University. Neil wants to express his feelings about his father's decisions, but is to afraid to go against his authority. Knox Overstreet is a bright fellow that later shows signs of courage and bravery. He struggles to talk to a girl he likes, showing signs of uneasiness and unpreparedness. He later asks her out on a date and standing up to her boyfriend, getting his dream girl. Lastly, Charlie Dalton is an outgoing individual that creates his own rules and lwas for himself. He enjoys being the class clown and being himself. He is afraid of becoming like everyone else at the school, such as being a respectable student that cares only of getting good grades. He wants to feel free and express himself to the world.