Pressure builds as grains of sand float erratically through the hourglass. Exactly thirteen seconds remain before the next opponent has the chance to sound the buzzer and say their response. The difference between throwing in the towel and expressing an opinion is between not making any money or accepting a copious amount of money. The seconds dwindle until the contestant overcomes her fear of verbalizing her thoughts and proudly opens her clenched jaw to reveal the correct answer. This change over a period of time symbolizes the transition from realist to romantic thinker, who is not afraid to separate himself from the uniform and brainwashed world of individuals attempting to say what needs to be said. One such individual is Todd Anderson, a young scholar who attends Welton Academy in the film Dead Poets Society. Like tiny grains of sand floating through an hourglass, Todd begins his journey as Welton, a misunderstood teenager, but soon sheds the layers of fear and transforms into a courageous man with a bright future ahead of him. they release grains of sand when we are introduced to Todd Anderson at the beginning of the film. Immediately, we learn that Todd is a shy brother, who one teacher says "has big shoes to fill" based on the teacher's previous knowledge of the Anderson family. Furthermore, we can say that not only his family, but also other adults, are brainwashing Todd to establish a realist philosophy. Basically, he is forced to follow in the footsteps of his elders and be just as honorable and witty as they were. Stuttering is an additional concern for Todd. Not taking the lead was the story of his life after birth. At the beginning of the film, his st...... middle of paper ......feeling of being a leader in this scene, which shows the dynamic of this courageous character. In addition to his self-confidence, Todd does not stutter, a sign that his change is permanent. There's no going back now. The film Dead Poets Society truly captures the essence of the conformities that children face. The difference is letting the hourglass run out of time, or making the most of the time, facing difficult challenges along the way. Todd Anderson makes the most of his time by being tutored by Mr. Keating, his beloved English teacher. From a misunderstood teenager to a courageous man, Todd shows his true nature and releases the lower thoughts stirring in his young, developing body. Ultimately, romanticism crushes idealism with power and envy, showing the enlightening ways in which a teacher can contribute to an academy as fraught as Welton's..