Dead Poets Society Quotes

Dead Poets Society Quotes

Speaking and Writing Skills

From another point of view!

• Describe the setting (time and place) in detail.

• What is the Dead Poets’ Society what does it represent?

• What Latin phrase captures part of the theme of this movie?

• What does it mean?

What does it mean?

Here are several key phrases from the movie. Discuss their meaning!

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“We are food for worms.” What does the phrase mean?

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“The powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse.” What does the phrase mean?

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“Only in their dreams can men be truly free. T’was always thus and always thus shall be.” What does the phrase mean?

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“I want you to find your own way to walk.” What does the phrase mean?

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“Sucking the marrow out of life does not mean choking on the bone.” What does the phrase mean?

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“Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.” What does the phrase mean?

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“Don't let your poems be ordinary.“ What does the phrase mean?

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“O Captain. My Captain.” What does the phrase mean?