A very big part of our happiness is finding our mission. Unfortunately, I don't know the person among my surroundings who has found it. But I know the character. The blessed one, who was lucky to find his purpose in youth. It was Neil Perry. And, unfortunately, his father wasn't that person who believe in true mission. He believed in a successful career and an impeccable education. These are important things, but they are not enough to be truly happy. Neil knew it, he felt it. What a pity that he has not found strength to fight.
In film we have another two person, who was blessed to find their mission. The first, of course, the great teacher Mr. Keating. He didn't only teach, he inspired. I am sure, Keating's influence will have profound effect for the rest of student's life. They will never forget how to seize the day.
The second person was Todd. In my opinion, He will become the great poet or the English teacher like Keating. I believe that even after many years ago, nearly each day in his life something will come up-some mental image, some admonition that will make him think of Keating.
Teacher's note: OMG what an on-the-mark essay, "Finding Our Mission." This is exactly what makes me sad like nothing else when I see a young person who has no idea what drives him or her, what gets them out of bed in the morning, what their passion is. In Neil's case the problem was just the opposite. His dad was too blind to see that his son had discovered his passion. Tragic.
I'm not sure what would have become of Todd, the one who finally found his strength. But we all know what became of Ethan Hawke, the actor who plays Todd. DPS turned out to be the vehicle which launched his acting career and allowed him to become the major movie star he is today. I wonder if any of the ideas in DPS had a direct influence on young Hawke? Thanks, author, for an awesome post.
--mike
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