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Poetry they say, in few words, can deliver messages, points of view, and appeal to our emotions. They make us think in a different way than just simply speaking or talking.
Poetry can provide great wisdom, a moment of clarity, and extract deep thoughts. In the film Dead Poets Society, the perspective, meaning, and the messages are what makes poetry important.

Poetry can be interpreted in many different ways. It can allow you to visualize it from many different perspectives. Mr. John Keating constantly reminded his students to view life and poetry freely and perceptively. In one scene of the film Mr. Keating stood on top of his desk. He asked his student to tell him why he stands on his desk. One of his pupils responded because he wanted to feel taller. Mr. Keating replied with a smile on his face, “Thank you for playing Mr. Dalton. I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way.” It is important to have perspective in life.......

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