As we further explore this idea of CARPE DIEM, it is time to think practically...much like Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson's characters did in the film "The Bucket List".
Watch this video, listen to the words and as you do....write your own BUCKET LIST.
One of the most well-known parts of Dead Poet's Society is connected to the idea of CARPE DIEM...Seize the day.
But if there was ever a "saying" that we should not just repeat as a cliche, it is this one... If there was ever a "saying" that we should really stop and ponder, it is this one.... So that is your task...
Stop. Listen. Ponder.
What does Carpe Diem really mean? To mankind? To you personally?
Your task before our next class meeting is to find a song that has the message of CARPE DIEM. (and no, do not google "songs about carpe diem".... ) Turn on your iPod or your mp3 player and scroll through the titles. Which ones talk about seizing moments or opportunities? Which ones talk about NOT wasting time?
This song is my example of a Carpe Diem message...one that speaks to me personally for many different reasons.
Now what is yours?
For our next class you must find YOUR Carpe Diem Song! This time the music itself is not so important; rather, it is the lyrics that you are focusing on.....
You will hand in 2 things-
1) a copy of the lyrics and
2) a 1 page paper (about 150-200 words) about why you believe this song has the message of Carpe Diem.
What parts of the lyrics spoke to you?
Why is the songwriter telling this message?
Was it because he learned a lesson the hard way about wasting time or is he is warning all of us not to let life slip by??
As we travel this study of the Human Spirit, we are looking at 2 individuals who Hollywood would want us to believe have made differences in their corners of the world.
1. Erin Gruwell.... the Freedom Writers teacher
and 2. John Keating....the teacher from Dead Poet's Society.
But can one person, or more specifically ONE TEACHER, really make such a difference in people's lives?
You be the judge.... Is this possible? Or just another story Hollywood is trying to sell?
