MansaQu OP t1_j1vuzbw wrote on December 27, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Reply to comment by Select_Action_6065 in [Dead Poets Society] Isn't Mr. Keating at least partially responsible for the tragedy, and if yes, does that not undermine the philosophy of the film (Carpe Diem)? by MansaQu

I meant that to Neil, it couldn't be mutually exclusive. I.e., he had to pursue acting and be a good son, otherwise he couldn't live anymore.

It seems to be the consensus of the thread that at the end of the day, it was Neil's responsibility (I'm not sure I fully agree, because he's an impressionable teenager, and his role models will naturally have a massive influence on his beliefs and choices). But either way what do you think we should ultimately take from the film? Is there a moral to the story that upholds the philosophy of Carpe Diem and somehow also explains Neil's death?

Select_Action_6065 t1_j1vvg0y wrote on December 27, 2022 at 8:05 PM

I think you already got the best answer here. https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/zwml30/dead_poets_society_isnt_mr_keating_at_least/j1vr7ac/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&context=3