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Comparing The Catcher In The Rye And Dead Poets Society

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Are parents really giving their kids all the opportunities they deserve? Some would say they don’t. Generally, parents want the best for their child and want them to succeed, but a lot of the time, they don’t always allow them to do what they want to try. Several people also feel the same way. The Catcher in the Rye, Dead Poets Society, and other non-fiction sources reveal that parents often are caring and want the best for their child, but need to be more supportive of their child’s wishes. Two individuals from the same website both believe that parents have a big impact on how children decide what they do in life. One of them gives a personal experience by saying, “‘Well, I guess I believe what my parents believed”’ (Wait). In this situation, a generalization is made about most parens. It explains that a child will observe what his or her parents do and then they will act the same way. Another author agrees by saying, “We as children are shaped by what we see our …show more content…

Throughout the movie, Mr. Perry makes many remarks to Neil that are over dramatic and very scaring on him. In the very beginning of the movie, Mr. Perry tells Neil that he is not allowed to be a part of the school annual. Neil then tells his dad that he should be allowed to do it. “Don’t you ever dispute me in public. Do you understand?” (Dead Poets Society). This just shows how strict Mr. Perry is and how much he expects from Neil. Also, in the beginning of the movie, Mr. Perry is forcing Neil to do want he wants and not what Neil really wants to do. “After you’ve finished medical school and you're on your own, then you can do as you damn well please, But until then, you do as I tell you. Is that clear?” (Dead Poets Society). Neil wants to do theatre, but his dad wont let him. Ultimately, Neil decides to take his life since he can’t do what he

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