"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”
Quite impossible to not say it aloud while I write about the movie. This quote has been etched in
my heart ever since I heard it. Being the most famous Mr. John Keating quote
from the film, it means to seize the day and take advantage of any opportunity that might
come our way. Dead Poets Society, a film based on Nancy H Kleinbaum’s novel of the same
name is very carefully crafted with spectacular screenplay, skillful direction and a smart
script. It purports to be about the unconventional English teacher at Welton Academy,
who, with his unorthodox ways of teaching literature, inspires the students to put individuality
before norms, challenge the status quo wh
ile also using wisdom in decision making process
as “There is a time for daring, and there is a time for caution. And a wise man understands
which is called for.”
The film, although inspiring, at times can be emotionally manipulative, yet stirs young
hearts and dare us to dream urgently and live fervently. It won’t be wrong to say the movie
was ahead of its time considering the fact it was made at a time when people were not given
the much taken for granted ideal of thinking about themselves. Another reason for the film to
be considered a classic as we still live in a society where we are expected to think less about
us and more about the sentiments and desires of others.
Keating's unusual ways of teaching at Welton Academy included telling his students to rip
out the introduction of their poetry books and inviting them to make up their own style of
walking in a courtyard to encourage them to be individuals. Even, the Bollywood hit,
Mohabbatein can be seen drawing much from the Hollywood masterpiece. Raj Aryan(
played by Shahrukh Khan) embodying Mr Keating under the disguise of a compassionate,
brave and free-spirited teacher. It’s noteworthy that Robin Williams did more than mere
portrayal of Mr Keating. We all, in real, yearn for a teacher like him. All the actors lived life of
the premium characters they played in the film leaving a deep lasting impact especially from
the young casts, which is, indeed, astounding. Furthermore, this was the movie that puts
Williams into the belief that he can act apart from being hilarious as he was predominantly
known for his jaunty sense of humour. Not too dramatic, not too monotonous, Dead poets
society is a movie with such impactful characters the cinephiles will keep in their hearts
forever.
Ajanita kalita, 1st Sem
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