Dead Poets Society Post

In the film Dead Poets Society, there is a conflict between the teachers at Welton who expect this students to conform to their rules and the students who want a little freedom. The education system reflects the teacher's views. They teachers all look the same, they dress the same, and they also teach in the same manner which is directly from the textbook. There is no opportunity for creativity. The students are strictly monitored by their parents and are expected to exceed in school. Their career options are chosen for them and there is no option of rebelling against them. As a student in Welton, there are very little opportunities for them stand out or to be themselves. The consequences for doing this is enough to discourage a student and keep them on their chosen path.

The film shows the various dangers that a student faces when going against conformity. They risk being expelled and facing the wrath of their parents and teachers. Neil, for example desperately wanted to be in the school play despite his parent's wishes. His punishment for participating in the play was being transferred to a military school. Neil being misunderstood by his parents, committed suicide. When Neil's parents requested for there to be an investigation regarding what was going on in the school, one student buckled under pressure and blamed the situation on their transcendentalist English teacher, Mr. Keaton. One student was expelled for his outburst at a student. When Neil's other friends came to talk to the headadministator, they were pressured into signing a document that framed Mr. Keaton. There was no way that these students could act like individuals at Walton.