Monday, June 6, 2011

blog post #4

Discuss the ways in which the four main characters in Dead Poets Society (Neil, Todd, Knox, and Charlie) are either similar to, or different from, Holden Caulfield. In your discussion, focus on character traits and conflicts.

Neil is more similar rather than different to Holden because they both seem very sad in their lives, and don't wanna be controlled. They both also like their English teachers, and looks up to them for advice. Neil is also different because he focuses on his studies unlike Holden to drops out of school. Todd is similar to Holden also because they both lack self confidence which prevents them both from reaching their potential, and finding out their personalities. Hes also different from Holden because hes very shy and doesn't like taking risks or acting out. Holden is the opposite and goes on many adventured by himself all over New York City, and meets all kinds of people. Knox is also similar to Holden. Hes known as the ladies man who goes for all of the girls in the movie. This is kind of like Holden how he is constantly with girls or talks about his past relationships in the book. Both Holden and Knox get beat up over a girl. Holden gets beat up by Maurice when hiring a prostitute, and Knox gets beat up for touching Chris while shes sleeping at a party they were at by her boyfriend. Charlie is the more rebellious one of the characters in the movie and it is similar to the way Holden acts. Holden drops out of school to travel all over New York City by himself. He drinks under aged and does many risky things while on his adventure. They are both similar in this way. In the end you realize that all the characters in Dead Poets Society are similar to Holden in all different kinds of ways.



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