Why do parents try to send their sons to
the Welton Academy? What are the four pillars of the
Academy?
Who is introduced at the school opening ceremony as a new
teacher?
Why does Mr. Perry ask his son Neil Perry to drop some of the
extracurricular activities? What tone does he use when talking to
his son? Why?
What suggestions do the other boys put forward then? How does Neil
act on it? Obedient /dutiful son
What is the general classroom teaching at Welton like? Are the
students attracted and stimulated by their teachers? Why or why
not?
In Mr. Keating’s first class, what teaching approach does he apply?
What message does he try to convey to the boys? How do the boys
like it?
How would the boys address Mr. Keating if they are more daring?
What is the sentiment of Carpe Diame? Seize the day
In this second class, which part of the literature textbook does
Mr. Keating ask the boys to rip