2) The first static character I can think of is Richard Cameron. He never really embraced Carpe Diem, he stuck to the rules and avoided trouble at all costs. He also was the first to say that Neil's death was Keating's fault. Another example of a static character is Keating. His thoughts on seizing the day and wanting the boys to think for themselves never changes. Even though he may have helped change some of his students, he himself never changed.
3) Mr Keating is as stated before a static character. He came into the school with a different teaching method and outlook on life, which never changed. Even after all the heartache with Neil, it is implied that he still believes in Carpe Diem.
4)
- Todd Anderson came into Welton as a quiet and unknown character. He struggled with standing up for himself, and the judgement of others. However, with the Dead Poets Society and Mr. Keating's teaching methods he learns to embrace not only himself but the people around him.
- Neil Perry allowed his father to plan his life by bottling his dreams. Then, he learns to stick up for himself and profess his love of acting to his dad.
- Knox Overstreet was a more reserved and lonely boy. Throughout the film he takes charge of his fear of standing out, and goes after the girl he falls for named Chris. Eventually his new found freedom helps him win the girl.
- Charlie Dalton (Nwanda) started out already being rebellious and reckless. He then takes Mr. Keating's idealism's to an a new level, causing trouble in school. However, in the end he does one good thing which was being expelled for refusing to sign the document which falsely accused Keating of being responsible for Neil's death.
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