DPS Questions (1-7)
- What is the significance of tearing out the pages in the poetry text at the start of the film?
- Mr. Keating said that the Dead Poets Society was not just guys reading poetry.What did he mean by that? Explain what the members did other than reading poetry that was motivated by their membership in the Dead Poets Society.
- What is the meaning of the “Carpe Diem” philosophy (in good or bad ways!)?
- Why didn’t Neil talk to his father like Mr. Keating suggested?
- In your opinion,why did Neil commit suicide?
- Why does Todd stand on his desk at the end of the film? Not all the boys stand.What do the boys sitting represent?
- Why is Mr. Keating fired? Comment on this incident. Do you feel that he should have been fired? What would you do for Keating (your teacher)?
If you are viewing at home, please click on the link below and it will take you to the film.
Dead Poet Society Film Link (click here to watch)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. *Please use the google form to answer these questions to me with your name clearly marked on your assignment to get credit for your thoughts and ideas.
Dead Poet Society Questions- Google Form*
2. Click submit once you have finished all the questions.
3. By using the Google form it will be emailed to me directly.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. *Please use the google form to answer these questions to me with your name clearly marked on your assignment to get credit for your thoughts and ideas.
Dead Poet Society Questions- Google Form*
2. Click submit once you have finished all the questions.
3. By using the Google form it will be emailed to me directly.
Once you have completed watching the film and the guided viewing questions, please email them/ complete the Google form to get credit for your ideas and learning.