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Quotes From The Film 'Dead Poets Society'
“Carpe, carpe. Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary” (Robin Williams, Peter Weir, 1989). This quote from the film, Dead Poets Society, emphasizes the influence Mr. Keating, an English teacher at the fictional Welton Academy, had on his students during his short stay and stresses to his students that they could make decisions that will cultivate positivity in their lives. Throughout the film, Mr. Keating encouraged each of his students to make meaningful choices about life through an accepting yet challenging learning environment. Mr. Keating’s actions illustrated how a teacher can tackle teaching concepts that motivate students in the classroom as well as promote learning through creativity and critical thinking. Throughout

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