Dead Poets Society Essay - 764 Words

â€Å"Neil Perry, with the possible exception of Charlie Dalton, is the most ardent disciple of Keating’s â€Å"Carpe Diem† philosophy. This sets him up for a confrontation with the conservative forces in the film. Show how the conflict between Neil, his father and the establishment is developed from a filmic perspective.† Dead Poets Society repeatedly shows relational conflict, often between the boys and authority. Perhaps the most obvious example within the film is that of Neil’s relationship with his father. This conflict mainly results ofrom bad a lack of communication and misunderstanding due to Neil’s inability to express himself to his father. The director constantly makes use of filmic techniques to highlight this tension and its affect†¦show more content†¦The lighting in this scene tells us a lot – Neil’s father is in the dark, emphasizing his lack of understanding about Neil’s passion as well as the sinister controlling side of him we have seen throughout the film. Neil, however, is placed in the spotlight, showing his superiority and importance at this point in time. We become aware Throughout the film we see indexical value in the clothing the two wear. Mr. Perry’s formal suits emphasize his conformity and position of authority, while Neil is often seen in informal clothing – even when wearing school uniform he often wears a jersey instead of the more formal blazer. His choice of clothing indicates his more relaxed, expressive nature. When Neil and his father have a discussion in the study after the play, mise-en-scene aids us in plays an enormous role in allowing us to understanding the situation. Extreme low and high angles are used to show Neil and his father in dominant and vulnerable positions respectively. The books in the shelves create lines which highlight the authority and dominance of this place, and therefore Mr. Perry. The dim lighting and the warm, inviting colours creates a warm, loving atmosphere. This is in sharp contrast with and which jars harshly with the unkind way Mr. Perry is speaking to Neil and thehis lack of understanding he shows him. The climax of this dysfunctional relationship between father and son is reached in the scene where Neil takes his life. 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