Similarly, in Dead Poets Society, a high expectations school, Welton Academy, has a well-known and respected name. ... To illustrate this, he took the class out onto the oval and gave each of them a quote. They were then required to kick a football and recite the quote. ... They believe they're destined for great things, just like many of you; their eyes are full of hope, just like you. ... Strength through action, strength through discipline' was the quote recited by the class, along with the rigid salute of the members-only group. ...

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Laws, peer pressure, expectations of the general public and public scrutiny are some of the things that provide control within the subsets of society. ... This quote was the beginning of that select group starting to rebel against their controlled society. ... They believe they are destined for great things. ... This quote is a strong representation of "Carpe Diem" - seize the day. ... This quote illustrates that Mr. ...

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King had a great deal of followers, but, as well, as many foes. ... There is a great deal of controversy that surrounds Malcolm X and the manner in which he lived and fought. ... The main characters in the movie were living up to the expectations of their parent's, they were not choosing their own path to live by, but, rather, their path had already been paved. ... I have not cross-referenced and quoted, but have made my own rules and have life my life well, thus far. To live life well means a great many things to a great many people. ...

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