In the film, Dead Poet's Society, Neil Perry would have never committed suicide if his dominating father would have sat down and chatted about what Neil wanted and what they could do to compromise. Mr. Perry plays a critical role in the development of his son. Neil's relationship with his father is a case of misunderstanding and lack of communication. Mr.

Parents who are too much dominating can loose their children’s love and respect for them very easily. There comes a point when adolescents stop following their parents’ demands, and start following their dreams. They would make their own decisions, express their feelings and always try to make their point across. Neil is a perfect example of this because he was involved in many activities at school, thinking that if he did everything he would please his father. Finally, after realizing that he would never be able to please his father, he killed himself. Another personality trait found commonly in boys with controlling fathers is misbehaviour. Neil attempted to defy his father behind his back while to his face he was the model example of respect. Neil did not only defy his father, but he broke rules at Welton Academy as well. He began the club “The Dead Poet’s Society” which met in the evening while the boys were supposed to be in bed. He defied his teachers by sneaking out of school and going to the woods where the club meetings were held. Therefore, Neil exhibited many of the characteristics held by boys of overbearing fathers and even killed himself because he could not deal with the disappointment from his father. Todd is another example who got his only breakthrough from the hands of his teacher, John Keating. Keating assigns his English class an assignment to write a poem and then read it to the rest of the class. Todd gets petrified and does not complete his assignment. Keating forces him to get up in front of the class and then provokes Todd into reciting a poem that comes from his heart. Todd continues to come out of his fear and shyness when, at the end of the movie, he disobeys his new English teacher after John Keating is fired. Todd realizes that Keating was fired unfairly, being blamed for provoking Neil’s suicide. As Keating leaves the classroom for the last time, Todd jumps on top of his desk and addresses Keating by saying “Oh captain, my captain”. Todd proves his loyalty to Keating by standing up to Cameron's accusations of Keating. At that point, Todd is able to express his opinion that Cameron and the traditionalists are wrong. Todd acknowledges that Keating has helped him break free from the psychological abuse that he has suffered at the hand of his father. Todd is a great role model to all children who have grown up with similar circumstances like his, showing that one can always find worth and self-confidence in them.

If parents wouldn’t have controlled their children’s lives too much, a sense of rebel would never rose into their children’s heads. Some children hate others for no special reason. They would go against their opponent’s every action and thought. Nwanda is a very interesting character, who thrives on attention. Nwanda is a rich boy who has to learn the hard way for his actions that has serious consequences. Nwanda is against

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