Table of Contents
- 1 Is Neil and Todd in love?
- 2 Who is responsible for Neil’s death?
- 3 How old is Neil in Dead Poets Society?
- 4 What grade are they in in Dead Poets Society?
- 5 What happened to Neil in the Dead Poets Society?
- 6 What does Neil Perry want to do with his life?
- 7 Why does Neil feel trapped?
- 8 What play does Neil try out for?
Is Neil and Todd in love?
it’s neither confirmed or denied that Neil and Todd were in a romantic relationship or gay, but they do show signs of attraction towards eachother. The word and meaning of love is thrown around a lot so it wouldn’t be a surprise if there was some sort of romantic aspect in the film and novel.
Who is responsible for Neil’s death?
Mr Perry did not know his son. However, many viewers also believe the person who is really responsible for Neil’s death is Mr Perry, Neil’s father. Mr Perry causes his son’s death because he feels the need to control his son’s life.
Would Neil still have committed suicide if Mr Keating had never come into his life?
[email protected]: Neil would still have committed suicide, even if he had not met Mr. Keating. He would have followed his father’s wishes and lived an unfulfilled and miserable life. Eventually, his life would have no meaning and he would have ended it.
How old is Neil in Dead Poets Society?
Robert Sean Leonard was only 20 when he starred in Dead Poets Society as the conflicted Neil Perry, who struggled against his father’s wishes for his future and his love of theater.
What grade are they in in Dead Poets Society?
11th grade
The Dead Poets Society boys are juniors or in the 11th grade.
Who is at fault for Neil’s suicide?
At the end of the movie John Keating is accused of making Neil come up against his father and outing his own dreams (“Carpe diem!”) which ultimately leads to him committing suicide.
What happened to Neil in the Dead Poets Society?
Perry’s comments for Keating to stay away from his son after the play. Mr. Perry’s speech to Neil about how he will not tolerate Neil’s passion for acting and that Neil will be transferring to military school. Neil’s putting on his Puck costume and opening the window to let the madman inside, which led to his suicide.
What does Neil Perry want to do with his life?
Neil decides he’s going to become an actor, and gets a part in a school Shakespeare production, lying to his father in the process.
How does Neil Perry seize the day?
In the film, Dead Poets Society, Neil Perry and Todd Anderson were both able to seize the day. Neil seizes the day by acting in the play, “A Midsummer Night ‘s Dream”, playing as the character Puck and he did so well that everyone applauded, making him feel that his dream of being an actor can come true.
Why does Neil feel trapped?
When Mr. Perry forces Neil to quit the play, he seeks advice from Keating to help him get his father to understand him, only for Keating to tell Neil that he alone should be the one to tell his father to get him to understand in order for him to continue the school play, causing Neil to feel trapped in the situation.
What play does Neil try out for?
Neil goes and tries out for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” against the expectations of his father who would have a fit if he found out. As the book moves forward, it becomes more obvious that Neil is a Round and Dynamic character.
Is Mr Keating a bad influence?
Summing it up, Mr. Keating had a negative and positive influence on Neil; however, he has done more harm than good. For example, Mr. Keating tells Charlie to stop acting rebellious, so he can preempt his expulsion.