Dead Poets Society

- Todd in his room, Neil entered, yelling that he got the part (Puck) -> wrote letter of permission from father and Nolan by himself - next day: - Knox read poem for Chris to class - Keating statement: poetry must never be ordinary - Todd -> no poem, feels embarrassed -> has to demonstrate barbaric yawp - Keating points to picture -> Todd closes eyes + makes up some verses (encouraged by Keating afternoon: - Neil brings lampshade to cave -> revealed painted statue -> declares god of the cave - Charlie plays saxophone + reciting poems - Knox doesn t want to be calm anymore -> leaves w/ the others -> calls Chris (invitation to party at Chet s house Friday night Characters: - Dead Poets Society: Charlie, Knox, Meeks, Neil, Cameron, Pitts, Todd - Mr. Keating Problems: - Knox -> love to Chris -> invitation to party - Neil -> wants to act, gets part but no permission - Charlie -> self-doubt -> feels like never been alive - Todd -> feels worthless and embarrassed -> no self-confidence ...