Dead Poets Society Part One

The movie Dead Poets Society takes place at an all boys prep school at Welton Academy.  The teachers all seem to be very strict with the boys and don't give them much free reign to do as they please.  They all have their paths chosen for them it seems by their parents.  A new coming teacher that attended Welton when he was younger, decides to change how things are ran at the school and wants to make a difference in their lives.  Mr. Keating makes a good teacher because he sees that life should be viewed differently than how the boys have been taught.  He feels they should express themselves and feel free to live on their dreams and goals.  Keating makes a huge difference on a group of boys, especially two.  Todd is a very shy boy and likes to keep to himself.  He doesn't even feel comfortable enough to read in front of people.  His older brother was valedictorian of the academy, leaving Todd to fill big shoes.  Mr. Keating slowly makes an impact on Todd by telling him to stand up in front of the class and scream out what he believes a man in a picture looks like.  He then takes it further and covers Todd's eyes spinning him around having him block everyone out having him recite poetry.  Another student at Welton, Neil, is under the thumb of his father until Mr. Keating comes along.  Keating makes a difference in Neil's life making him feel free to live his dream of becoming an actor.  The boys all soon start to realize they shouldn't be programmed as robots.  They're human and should pursue what makes them happy.