“Carpe Diem” is a significant quote in Peter Weir’s film Dead Poets Society. It is a Latin phrase translating to “Pluck the day, trusting as little as possible in the future” or more commonly, “seize the day”. The philosophy and individualism is rigorously explored in the film and this unaided, influences the main characters to pursue individual growth and self-discovery. During this, both positive and negative aspects of the theme are represented through specific scenes, which use cinematographic techniques, and dialogue to emphasized the significance of the scene.
John Keating teaches the students to be individuals and resist conformity in order to be themselves. However, Charlie Dalton embraces this innovative philosophy too eagerly and
John Keating teaches the students to be individuals and resist conformity in order to be themselves. However, Charlie Dalton embraces this innovative philosophy too eagerly and