Although
it was never displayed on screen and it is still debated
. The consensus is that they had at least feelings for each other. Especially towards Neil's Death.
What do Todd and Neil do with the desk set?
Todd tells Neil that it's his birthday, and his parents have sent him a desk set. … Neil
throws the desk set off the ledge
, and Todd laughs delightedly. Then they join the DPS meeting…and so do some girls.
Is Todd's reaction to Neil's act out of character?
Todd is quiet, reserved, and calm, but
he is visibly disturbed following Neil's death
. Keating cries quietly (an emotional reaction when compared to Nolan's concern about protecting the school).
Who kills himself at the end of Dead Poets Society?
Unable to find the courage to stand up to his father, and lacking any support from his concerned mother,
a distraught Neil
commits suicide.
Why is Todd so shy in Dead Poets Society?
Todd is
shy and seems uncomfortable at Welton Academy
. When Todd first arrived at Welton, Neil said to him “'If you're gonna make it around here, you've got to speak up.”' (18). Todd feels uncomfortable at Welton because his parents pressure him to live up to his brother's legacy. He is a loyal friend and student.
Did Todd have a crush on Neil?
Although it was never displayed on screen and it is still debated. The consensus is that
they had at least feelings for each other
. Especially towards Neil's Death. Todd's reaction indicates that Neil was more than just a friend.
Why was Charlie Dalton expelled?
As the novel ends, Charlie is expelled from Welton
for punching Cameron and refusing to compromise in his loyalty to Keating
.
Why didn't Todd act the same way as Neil in the end?
DJ: Todd didn't react in the same way
because he was a totally different boy
. He said it himself, “I'm not like you, Neal. You get stirred up by things, and you say things, and people listen.” Todd wasn't as driven by his passions as Neal was.
Is Mr Keating responsible for Neil's death?
Mr. Keating didn't kill Neil Perry.
Nor is he solely responsible for Neil's death
. He did, however, fail to grasp his influence upon his boys and properly assess their needs and struggles.
Who is Mr Perry in Dead Poets Society?
Dead Poets Society (1989) –
Kurtwood Smith
as Mr. Perry – IMDb.
What personality type is Todd Anderson?
Long time ago, barely remember the characters, just rough impressions left: John Keating: ENFP. Neil Perry: ENFJ. Todd Anderson:
INFP
.
Why did Mr Keating have students stand on his desk?
Keating says, “I stand upon
my desk to remind yourself that we must constantly look at things in a different way
.” It's so easy and comfortable to follow the crowd.
Does Todd Anderson have anxiety?
Yes
, he's got some issues with anxiety and self loathing. He cringes and quakes and all that. But he doesn't just defer to people. Todd doesn't do things that make him uncomfortable.
What is the main message of Dead Poets Society?
Carpe diem, seize the day
. In Dead Poets Society, the main theme and what the whole book is about is ‘carpe diem, seize the day. ‘ Throughout the book, the readers learn to take advantage of any opportunity that comes their way.
What does Neil Perry want to do with his life?
He wants
to be his own person and live his own life
without his father always telling him what and what not to do. As the book goes on, Neil starts to take more control of his life, with the help of Mr. Keating who tells him to seize the day.
Is Mr. Keating a bad influence?
Mr.
Keating was not a bad influence on the young men
because he influenced them in expanding their minds. When Mr. Keating strolled in on the first day of school you could see that he had a unique way of teaching.
