Dead Poets Society

In Welton School of the Dead Poets Society (1989), the shadowy, windowless hall filled with solemn, uniformed boys of young and old conveys a sense of strong tradition and an inescapable cultural umbrella.  The scene is initially overcome with reticent mumbling, absence of background music, and a flicker of the luminescent candle.  The dim church like hall with a continuous aisle and countless pews is filled with the resounding song of the bagpipes and mighty organ as they announce their superiority throughout the hall.  The dark clothing, serious expressions, and glowing eyes of the boys of all ages presents a institution of heavy magnitude, a far cry from the playful banter experienced by most their age.  The power put forth from the school master and shadowy architecture of the building creates a sense of hypnotic control over the lives of the students.  The high expectations and obvious strict structure directly contrasts the personality of the typical young male which foreshadows a future conflict between student and authority.