Comparative Film Essay As a student in high school, I can understand the problems my classmates have at home and the dilemmas he or she faces because I myself have faced many conflicting situations as WELL. We have all learned from these memories that are imprinted in our minds and influence our daily lives. As shown in The Dead Poets Society and Freedom Writers, the audience is exposed to the problems these students experience and how they react to the situations they encounter. The similarities between The Dead Poets Society and Freedom Writers are pronounced and show explicit examples of how home life influences education. The Dead Poets Society demonstrates a perfect example of how home life influences a student's education. Neil, one of the main characters in this film, attends a very strict primary school, an all-boys school. However, John Keating, a new English teacher who has unique ways of getting his point across during lessons, is not just a teacher but a new light for his students. Keating uses unusual analogies ...