Carpe Diem Thesis Outline
Thesis Outline
Thesis : I agree with the phrase “Carpe Diem” because opportunity doesn’t knock twice, the future is unexpected and it develops self-discovery.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Introduce the film
B. Define the phrase “Carpe Diem” - seize the day
C. Thesis
II. OPPORTUNITY DOESN’T KNOCK TWICE
A. Neil discovered that his real passion in life is acting
- proceeded to land the role of Puck in the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream and gave an outstanding performance
B. Todd Andersoon stood up and cried out “O captain! My Captain!”
- the ending would make a huge difference if he didn’t have the courage to stand up for his rights
C. Knox Overstreet fearlessly tries to woo Christine he kissed her during the party he went to Chris’ school and gave her flowers and recited a romantic poem
III. THE FUTURE IS UNEXPECTED
A. Neil commited suicide after being controlled by his father for a long time
- Neil who has been the most passionate and ambitious character in the story, ends up commiting suicide due to his father’s manipulative and power-obsessed character
B. Mr. Keating quoted “Because we are food for worms, lads. Because, believe it or not, each and everyone of us in this room is one day going to stop breathing, turn cold and die.”
C. Knox’s numerous attempts to win over Chris’ heart succeeded
- He miraculously won over Chris’ heart and prevailed over the authority figure, Chet Danburry
IV. DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-DISCOVERY
A. Todd Anderson is a shy an introverted boy at the beginning of the film he overcomes his fears with the help of Neil and Mr. Keating’s supports and encouragements
B. Neil Perry carried on with the play didn’t bother with his father’s disapproval of him trying to pursue his passion in acting
C. Mr Keating’s extraordinary teaching methods encouraged the boys to reestablish Dead Poets Society taught his students to look at things in a different way
V. CONCLUSION
A. Summarize arguments and efforts
B. Living with
Thesis : I agree with the phrase “Carpe Diem” because opportunity doesn’t knock twice, the future is unexpected and it develops self-discovery.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Introduce the film
B. Define the phrase “Carpe Diem” - seize the day
C. Thesis
II. OPPORTUNITY DOESN’T KNOCK TWICE
A. Neil discovered that his real passion in life is acting
- proceeded to land the role of Puck in the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream and gave an outstanding performance
B. Todd Andersoon stood up and cried out “O captain! My Captain!”
- the ending would make a huge difference if he didn’t have the courage to stand up for his rights
C. Knox Overstreet fearlessly tries to woo Christine he kissed her during the party he went to Chris’ school and gave her flowers and recited a romantic poem
III. THE FUTURE IS UNEXPECTED
A. Neil commited suicide after being controlled by his father for a long time
- Neil who has been the most passionate and ambitious character in the story, ends up commiting suicide due to his father’s manipulative and power-obsessed character
B. Mr. Keating quoted “Because we are food for worms, lads. Because, believe it or not, each and everyone of us in this room is one day going to stop breathing, turn cold and die.”
C. Knox’s numerous attempts to win over Chris’ heart succeeded
- He miraculously won over Chris’ heart and prevailed over the authority figure, Chet Danburry
IV. DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-DISCOVERY
A. Todd Anderson is a shy an introverted boy at the beginning of the film he overcomes his fears with the help of Neil and Mr. Keating’s supports and encouragements
B. Neil Perry carried on with the play didn’t bother with his father’s disapproval of him trying to pursue his passion in acting
C. Mr Keating’s extraordinary teaching methods encouraged the boys to reestablish Dead Poets Society taught his students to look at things in a different way
V. CONCLUSION
A. Summarize arguments and efforts
B. Living with