Movie name: Dead Poets Society
Character name: John Keating

Monologue text: We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. Medicine, law, business, engineering—these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love—these are what we stay alive for. To quote Whitman, ‘O me! O life!… of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless… What good amid these, O me, O life? Answer: That you are here—that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse.’”

• This scene feels very emotional and deep.Mr. Keating shares why poetry and feelings are important in life. Before this, he was getting the students to think outside the box, but now he really opens up. He acknowledges that jobs like medicine or law have their place, but it’s love, passion, and poetry that truly make life worthwhile. During his talk, the class is quiet, and you can tell they’re really listening. I think this is the moment when the students start to think about their own lives differently. It’s not just another lesson; it’s something they’ll carry with them forever. This scene is key because it shows the boys they can make their lives special in their own way.

• Genel