Dead Poets Society死亡诗社PPT.ppt

彭昕 尹秘 段伟超 牛莹 杨妮 Background Character analysis Who is responsible for Neil’s suicide ? Conflicts Beautiful sentences 1、The Goals of American Education Since Dead Poets Society is a movie set on campus, a glimpse into American education will definitely enable us to keep track of certain Western cultural notions. Two of the most prominent(突出的) features of American educational goals are: Self-actualization(自我实现）and Team Spirit Self-actualization American schools lay emphasis on personal development including basic skills education, understanding of basic processes, intellectual development, critical thinking and creative thinking ,entertainments, emotional and physical well-being, and most importantly, character formation(性格的塑造). Team Spirit American education also intends to foster the learner’s commitment to the country, the neighborhood and the family. Patriotism is taught as the cardinal principle(基本原则). Interpersonal skills are cultivated to enhance human cooperation and appreciation. 2、Freethought (自由思想) Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that beliefs should be formed on the basis of science and logical principles and not be comprised（组成） by authority, tradition, or any other dogma. The cognitive(认知的） application of freethought is known as freethinking. Mr Keating He is a quite special teacher in Welton. He uses his own way to teach , and challenges the tradition way of teaching in Welton. Mr Keating He enlightens students’ gift ,teaches the boy to seize the day, to trust their own beliefs are unique and to constantly look at things in a different way . He does his best to encourage everybody to love life . He was their inspiration .He made their lives extraordinary. Although Mr Keating was fired by the school in the end , what he taught to the students has been remembered by those young boys forever. Neil Perry ——tragedy of a puck The image of Neil Kind ,friendly ,warm-hearted —play a part leader among