Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society is a film which explores the effects of poetry on well off youth. In giving it a rating from 1 to 10 I would have to break that task into two separate categories. The film as an entertainment device, so its plot, use of lighting and staging, and the film as a whole. And How well the film introduces the topic of poetry as a study unit in class. On the first topic I would give this film an 8. This is because if had an interesting plot with twists and turns with all its intricacies, and the film has a good director with actors who play a convincing role. On the second topic I would have to rate the film on I would give it a 3. I did not believe that I understand how to analyze poetry or even have a better grasp on the topic after seeing this film. I would suggest to show this film to future AP classes not to introduce the topic but to spend a few days relaxing from the hard work.