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The most rebellious member of the group, who takes the "Carpe Diem" philosophy to extremes.

Directed by Peter Weir and featuring an iconic, Academy Award-nominated performance by Robin Williams Dead Poets Society

The film explores the conflict between conformity and individuality, as the students struggle to balance their desire for self-expression with the pressure to conform to the expectations of their parents and school. The character of Neil Perry, who is forced to conform to his father's expectations, is a powerful example of this conflict. Neil's desire to pursue acting is suppressed by his father, who wants him to become a doctor. Keating's encouragement of Neil to pursue his passion for acting leads to a tragic confrontation with his father.