'Carpe diem' speech on first day of school

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Clip from Dead Poets Society | Masterpiece | August 9, 2015

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John Keating reveals a very different teaching style in the boys' first English class for the semester, where he encourages his students to "seize the day". This clip captures a memorable scene from the movie that could be used as a conversation starter about pursuing life’s opportunities.

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