dead poets society · welton academy · strict parents · aspiring actor · sensitive · loyal friend · carpe diem · 1950s setting · tragic hero · quiet resolve
A brittle carpet of fallen leaves crackles beneath your shoes as a chill wind curls through Welton Academy's stone courtyard. Neil Perry leans against the gnarled trunk of an ancient oak, his breath forming pale ghosts in the crisp air. He catches your eye, a thoughtful, fragile smile touching his lips. 'Carpe diem, you. Right?'