A Wonderful Scene with subtitles

AND A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GREAT ROBIN WILLIAMS, whose first anniversary of his death is coming up in a few weeks.

QUESTIONS AND LISTENING EXERCISE

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Now answer the questions and do the listening exercise.

1. What are the key words of the title of the poem that Keating asks one boy to read?  Why does he say that this poem is appropriate for the boys?

2.      What is the Latin term for the theme of this poem?  What is its meaning in English?  Do you remember any of the words of the poem?

3.  Who are the boys in the photograph and when did they attend Hilton, the exclusive private boarding school of the film?  According to Keating, in what ways are these boys like his present students?

4.      While looking at the pictures of the old alumni, Keating comments that these boys are now “fertilizing daffodils.”  What do you think a “daffodil” is?  What is the meaning of this phrase?  Is there a similar expression in Spanish?

5.      What reaction would you have had to Keating’s class?   Would a teacher like Keating have had problems in the high school you attended?  Why or why not?

6.       What different reactions did the boys have to the class?

7.      What are some of the “weird” things that Keating did during the class?  What dramatic devices or tricks did he use to get the boys’ attention?

8.     Do you think that a good teacher is always a bit of an actor?  What adjectives would you use to describe Keating’s teaching style?  Are these the qualities you value most in a teacher or are there others you value as much or more?

 

DEAD POETS’ SOCIETY --- Sentences. Look up any words you don’t know in these sentences. Then number them in the order you hear them.

“If you listen real close, you can hear them whisper their legacy to you.  Go on.  Lean in...”

“Cause we are food for worms, lad.”

“Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.”

“The world was their oyster:  they believe they are destined for great things, just like many of you.”