Spring Break

Over Spring Break, I will be going to New York with my grandmother. It is probably going to be freezing and my grandmother does not have cable nor internet. I hope somehow I will have fun even though I wanted to stay in Dallas and attend they Trey Songz/Chris Brown concert. I may get to see some of my family members when I am there so hopefully it will be better than I expect. New York is very interesting and exciting. Who knows what will happen! I just hope it wont be too cold

1. Would Neil still have committed suicide if Mr. Keating had never come into his life? Consider multiple perspectives here as you draft your group response.
Mr Keating was not responsible for Neal's suicide. And I believe that he would have commited suicide sooner if not for Mr Keating. Neil was unhappy with his father and life before his techer decided to enlighten him academically. His father was at fault.

2. Who was really the bravest of Keating’s boys? Who was a coward? Be explicit and support your answers.
Neil was the bravest, the boy with the res hair was the coward. He did not stand up at the end and was the first one to snitch . Neil was the bravest because he started the group. 

3. How did the poetry book make it into Neil’s room? (Did Keating put it there?) And if so, why, after telling the boys that the present administration would not look favorably on it, would Keating do that?

I thought that Neil had been reading it. I dont think Keating put it there, Neil was studying his lessons from Keating.

1. Who is the most influential leader you have ever had? Why did he or she have such an influence on you?
The most influential leader i have ever had was my camp counselor who always encouraged me and treated me with respect. They helped me with self-esteem and overcome challenges in my life.

2. “We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering; these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love; these are what we stay alive for.” Professor John Keating says this—what do you think it means? Do you agree? What are your views on poetry and why we read it?
He means that poetry is very powerful and shouldnt be taken lightly and it serves a purpose. And that it is something to live for and use in your life. It inspires people in many fields.

3. “I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way. The world looks very different up here… Just when you think you know something you have to look at it in another way… When you read, don’t just consider what the author thinks, you must consider what you think.” Comment on this quote from Professor Keating. Do you agree? Why or why not? Do you have a personal story about a time you took another perspective? 
I agree because there is always a different way to look at the world especially from up high. I took another perspective when I realized how much less kids have than me, and how grateful I should be for what I have.There is always a reason to have a different outlook and step outside of your box.

4. Keating asks his students to consider what their ‘verse,’ or lasting impression, will be when they leave either Welton or this world. What ‘verse’ will you contribute in your lifetime? What do you hope will be the lasting impression you leave behind?

I will contribute to the world by empowering girls like myself and helping them build self confidence. I believe that is important in the world for self-esteem. Uplifting others when you make it is what makes a difference in the world. This would make me feel fulfilled.