1. Reflection Question #1 Describe the setting (time, place) in detail
what kind of school is shown?
modern? rich in history?
in what period of time does this take place?
all boy school? mixed gender?
prep school (private school) or public?

2. Reflection Question #2
Discuss the meaning of how John Keating introduces himself to the class. What was he trying to tell the students with his behavior?

3. Reflection Question #3
What Latin phrase captures part of the theme of this movie?
What does it mean in English
How does this phrase change each of the characters

4. Reflection Question #4
This movie shows the battle between conformity and individuality.
What is the the meaning of these two words?
Discuss this for the main characters, as well as for John Keating

5. Reflection Question #5 What is the Dead Poet’s society?
What does it represent?

6. Reflection Question #6
Here are several key phrases from the movie. Discuss their meaning:
We are food for worms
The powerful play goes on and you may all contribute a verse
Sucking the marrow out of life does not mean choking on the bone