Thursday, March 6, 2008

Dead Poets' Society-Analysis of Fears

Now that we've completed and discussed the movie, comment on the fears of Knox, Neil and Todd.
  1. What was Knox's fear? Did he confront his fear or run from it? Provide one example to support your answer. List at least two physical fear reactions that he experienced.
  2. What was Neil's fear? Did he confront his fear or run from it? Provide one example to support your answer.
  3. What was Todd's fear? Did he confront his fear or run from it? Provide one example to support your answer.
Please number your answers and provide solid evidence to support your answers.

96 comments:

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Peter M (1/2 B) said...

1)Knox's fear was losing kris and of kris's boyfriend. He confronted his fear because he went to kris's school and read her poetry. One physical fear Knox experienced was when he called kriss he hung up the first time.

2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear because he didnt tell his dad what he wanted to do and he also commited suicide.

3)Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he confronted his fear because in the end he was bold and stood on his desk and said "O captian, my captian."

David K (1/2 B) said...

1) Knox's fear is losing kris, and he did confront his fear by going to her school and writing her a poem. He also did it by saying i love you to her face.
2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father and he did not confront this fear because he commited suicide.
3) Todd's fear was to speak infront of a audience and he did confront his fear by standing up infront of everyone in the last scene.

monica o (1/2 B) said...

1) Knox's fear was that Kris wouldn't like him because of her boyfriend that she had. Knox confronted his fear by asking Kris to go to the play with him.
2) You could tell Knox was expiriencing fear because his palms were sweaty and he was breathing faster.
3) Neil's fear was sticking up for himself in front of his father. Neil ran from his fear by committing suicide.
3) Todd's fear was public speaking. He confronted it in the end of the movie by standing up on his desk and saying "oh capt'n my cap't".

Brian B (1/2 B) said...

1) Knox's fear was losing Kris. He chose to confront his fear. An example of this is when he went to Kris's school to give her a poem and flowers. He was very nervous and he probably had butterflies.

2) Neil's fear was his father and what he'll think of what he does. He ran from his fear because he never told his father how he really felt.

3) Todd's fear was speaking in front of others. He ran from his fear. An example of this is when he lied to Mr. Keating and said that he didn't write a poem.

Andrew P (1/2 B) said...

1.Knox's fear was not having Kris and he faced it by going to her school and telling her he loved her.
2.Neil's fear was not being able to act and he ran fomit by shooting himself.
3.TOdds fear was public speaking and he faced it by standing oin his desk and say ing O Captain My Captain.

Alyssa K said...

1: knoxs fear was losing kris yes he did confront his fear he didnt care if her boyfriend bet him up physical fears that he had were he kinda turned red and he hung up when he called her the first time.

neils fear is his dad and telling him how he really feels he ran from it he didnt tell his dad what he relly felt.

Todds fear was speaking in front of people he tryed to run from it but in the ned he over came it.

Megan R (1/2 B) said...

1) Knox's fear was loosing Kris. He confronted his fear by going to her school and reading the poem to her and he invited her to the play. Two physical fear reactions Knox experieced were shaking and sweating.
2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear because he never told his father what he really wanted to do. One physical fear reaction he experieced was shaking.
3) Todd's fear was speaking in front of groups. He ran from his fear at first by not bringing his poem, but then he confronted it by standing up on his desk and saying "O Captain, My Captain". One physical reaction he had was sweating.

Erica said...

1. Knox's fear was losing Kris. He was also afraid of Chet. Yes, he confronted his fear by being brave and kissing Kris. He also invited her to the play and gave her flowers. He experienced sweating and blushing.
2. Neil's fear was his father. He tried to confront it but then he gave up. He didn't tell his dad how he felt and then he killed himself.
3. Todd's fear was public speaking. He confronted it by standing on his desk at the end of the movie.

sofia h (7/8 b) said...

1. Knox's fear was not having Kris. He confronted his fear when he went to her school and read her a poem. One physical fear was first confronting Kris on the phone. Another one, was when he went to her party.

2. Neil's fear was standing up to his dad. He did not face his fear, instead he commited suicide.

3. Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he did confront his fear when he started the trend of standing on his desk and calling "O captain, my captain." to Mr. Keating.

Lindsey S said...

1)Know's fear was telling kris that he loved her and reading his poem to her. But in the end he read her the poem he wrote.He experienced sweating and blushing.
2)Neil's fear was telling his daad how he felt about acting. He ran away from it by killing himself in the end. He experienced.
3) Todd's fear was reading what he wrote infront of other people, cause they might not like what he writes and things. He experienced blushing and heart racing.

DavidF 5/6B said...

1.Knoxes fear was that he would not get Kris, but he confronted it and soon they went out on a date

2.Neil's fear was his father, he ran away from it by killing himself

3.Todd's fear of speaking infront of people was overcome by him standing on his deask saying "O Captain my Captain

Brooke D (7/8B) said...

1- Knox's fear was being rejected by kris and he faced his fear by holding her hand during the play.
2- Neil's greatist fear was standing up to his father and he solved this by comiting suicide.
3-Tods fear was talking infront of crowds and just people in general
he solved this by standing up for mr.Keating

kami h 7/8 b said...

1) Knox's fear was being rejected by Kris.
2) Neils fear was his father.
3) Todds fear was speaking in front of people.

Preston B said...

1) Knox's fear that he had was talkin to Kris and he was afraid of her rejectin her. He confronted his fear because he would keep trying. The physical reactions was that he got nervous.
2) Neils fear was his dad and trying to tell him about it. He ran away. he didn't tell his dad about it and then he went and killed himself.
3) Todds fear was speakin infront of others. he tried to run away from it but then mr keating helped him and made him confront it.

Kate O 7/8b said...

1.Knox's fear was talking to Kirs. Yes Knox did confront his fear, he called her and went to a play with her. He experanced stuttering, redness.

2.Neil's fear was his father, talking to his father and telling him what he wants. Neil confronted it once but then the secound time he ran awy from it. Neil ran from it becuse he killed himslef. :(

3. Tods fear was speaking in front of others. he ran from it but eventually he confronted it. When he said he didnt have a poem but he really did. At the end he stood up on the desk for Mr. Keating.

Anonymous said...

1.Knox's fear was loosing Kris. He comfronted his fear by going to Kris' school and reading a poem to her.
2.Neil's fear was standing up to his father. He ran from his fear by not telling his dad how he felt and commiting suiside.
3.Todd's fear was speaking in front of a group. Also what others think of him. He confronted his fear in the end by going against the teacher and standing on his desk.

Emma C said...

1.Knox's fear was rejection from Kris. He confronted it and an example is when he goes to the school and reads Kris the poem and gives her flowers. One example of physical fear that he shows is he starts to stutter and gets butterflies.
2.Neil's fear is his dad and he sort of runs away from it . For example he never speaks his mind when he is around him.He shows physical fear by being shy and sometimes blushing.
3.Todd's fear is public speaking and he runs from it in the beginning but at the end he confronts it . An example from the movie is when he stands on his desk and says o captain my captain. Some physical fears that he shows re blushing and sweating.

Emma C said...

1.Knox's fear was rejection from Kris. He confronted it and an example is when he goes to the school and reads Kris the poem and gives her flowers. One example of physical fear that he shows is he starts to stutter and gets butterflies.
2.Neil's fear is his dad and he sort of runs away from it . For example he never speaks his mind when he is around him.He shows physical fear by being shy and sometimes blushing.
3.Todd's fear is public speaking and he runs from it in the beginning but at the end he confronts it . An example from the movie is when he stands on his desk and says o captain my captain. Some physical fears that he shows re blushing and sweating.

Fresa S. said...

1)Knox's fear was not having Kriss. He confronted his fear because he went to her school and declared his love for her. Two physical fear reactions that he had were sweating and shaking.
2)Neil's fear was standing up to his father. Niel ran from his fear because he killed himself.
3)Todd's fear was public speaking. He finally confronted his fear during the last scene when he stood on his desk and said "oh captain my captain".

That One Guy said...

1. Knox's fear was a fear of rejection. He confronted it by asking her to the play. He got all red when he was trying to read his poem to her.
2. Neil was afraid of standing up to his father. He ran and killed himself. He turned white before he shot himself.
3. Todd was afraid of speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear by getting up in front of the class and reciting the poem when Keating was leaving.

Nora said...

1. Knox's fear was Kris not liking him. He confronted his fear by talking to her and going to her school to read her poetry. He probably experienced butterflies in his stomach and a faster heart beat.
2. Neil's fear was telling his father how he really felt. He ran away from it by not telling his father his feelings, then killing himself. Neil probably experienced sweaty hands and being flushed.
3. Todd's fear was of speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear by standing on his desk in front of the class and saying, "O Captain, My Captain." He experienced being flushed and sweating.

Addy Z (LRT 1/2A) said...

1. His fear was being rejected by Kris, but he confronted it by asking her out to the play. He second-guessed himself and felt jumpy because of fear.
2. Neil's fear was of telling the truth to his father, and he ran from it by committing suicide.
3. Todd's fear was of public speaking and he confronted it by talking in front of the class when Mr. Keating left.

patty w (5/6 A) said...

1)Knox's fear was he was afaid he would be rejected by Kris. First Knox ran from his fear when he called her then hung up. Then he confronted his fear by calling her back and actually talking to her.
A physical fear Knox experienced was when ever he would talk to her he would get really nervous and start to sweat.
2)Neil is afraid to stand up to his father. He ran from it by not telling his father what he wanted and my killing himself.
3)Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear by standing up in front of people at the end.

kellyk said...

1)Knox's fear was losing kris and of kris's boyfriend. He confronted his fear because he went to kris's school and read her poetry. One physical fear Knox experienced was when he called kriss he hung up the first time.

2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear because he didnt tell his dad what he wanted to do and he also commited suicide.

3)Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he confronted his fear because in the end he was bold and stood on his desk and said "O captian, my captian."

Yannick A said...

1. knox's fear was getting rejected by kris and her boyfriend beating thr crud out of him. he comfroted them when he went to kris's school and read her poetry and when he asked her out.

Neil's fear is standing up to his father he did not want to comfront his fear so he committed suicide.

3.Todd's fear was speaking f people and he confronted it when he said oh cap'n my cap'n

Michelle L. (LRT 5/6B) said...

1. Knox's fear was being rejected by Kris. He confronted his fear, like when he went to Kris's school and read her a poem. He expierienced some nervousness and butterflies.

2. Neil's fear was not being able to do what he wanted to do in his future because he was rejected by his father. He ran from his fear because he didn't try to work out the problem and he committed suicide.

3. Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear because at the end of the movie he was firm and confident when he stood up on his desk and said "Oh captain, my captain".

Allie B said...

1. Knox's fear was being rejected by Kris. He confronted his fear, he called her and he got invited to a party. One reaction Knox had was hanging up the first time he called her, and the second was trembling while he talked to her.

2. Neil's fear was talking about his feelings with his father. He ran from his fear by by killing himself and avoiding the situation.

3. Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear and ran from it, at first he toldMr. Deating he didn't write a poem to avoid sharing it with the class, but then Mr. Keating had him make up a peom and Todd spoke in front of the class.

brittany said...

1.knoxes fear was losing kris. he confronted her by writing her a poem and saying i love u to her in front of the class
2.neils fear is standing up to his father. neil didnt confront his fear to his father and he ran away from his fear by commiting suicide.
3.todds fear was speaking in front of people in the end of the movie he confronted his fear by standing up onto his desk and saying o captain my captain.

ellie w. 7/8A said...

1) Knox's fear was not being with Kris. He confronted his fear by asking Kris out multiple times and holding her hand. Sweat and blushing.
2) Neil's fear was standing up to his father. He ran away from it. He committed suicide.
3) Todd's fear was public speaking. He confronted it in the end by saying "O 'Captain".

aoneill said...

1.knox's fear was asking out kris and if she liked him. he confronted his fears by calling kris. one physicle fear he did was he hung uop the phone first time and he was nervouse.
2.neil's fear was his dad's reaction to things he ran from his fear by comiting suicide.
3.todds fear was speaking in front of his class. he confronted his fear by saying a poem with mr. keating

Kristin M (1/2 B) said...

1) Knox's fear was that Kris wouldn't like him.
2) he confronted his fear he kissed her.
3) When he called her he hung up the first time.
4) Neils fear was his father
no he did no confront his fear. He committed suicide and when he tried to tell him he pretend it was nothing.
5) Tod's fear was public speaking he did confront his fear with the help of mr. keating. He got all sweaty and speaking fast.

Emma P (1/2 B) said...

Knox's fear was losing kris. He confronted his fear because he went to kris's school and read a poem to her. he called kriss he hung up the first time.

2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear because he didnt tell his dad what he wanted to do and he also commited suicide.

3)Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he confronted his fear because in the end he was bold and stood on his desk and said "O captian, my captian."

wheremypancakes said...

1)Knox's fear was losing kris and of kris's boyfriend. He confronted his fear because he went to kris's school and read her poetry. One physical symptom of fear Knox experienced was when he called kris he hung up the first time because he was so nervous.

2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear because he didnt tell his dad what he wanted to do and he also committed suicide.

3)Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he confronted his fear because in the end he was bold and stood on his desk and said "O captian, my captian."

Morgan W said...

his fear was of asking out that one girl. he confronted it like when he gave her flowers. sweating and inablility to speak

his father. yes, he did the play, none.

speaking,yes,he spoke in front of class. inability to speak and severe nervousness.

Danie N (1/2 B) said...

1. Knoxs fear was losing kris and also of Kris's boyfriend. He went to Kris's school and read her a poem.
2. Neils fear was standing up to his father. In the end Niel killed himself.
3. Tood's fear was speaking in frount of people. In the end Mr. Keating jelped him get over his fear.

sarsteffen said...

1.Knox's fear was rejection from Kris. He confronted it and an example is when he goes to the school and reads Kris the poem and gives her flowers. One example of physical fear that he shows is he starts to stutter and gets butterflies in his tummy.
2.Neil's fear is his dad and he sort of runs away from it . For example he never speaks his mind when he is around him.He shows physical fear by being shy and sometimes blushing. He runs from it by killing himself.
3.Todd's fear is public speaking and he runs from it in the beginning but at the end he confronts it . An example from the movie is when he stands on his desk and says o captain my captain. Some physical fears that he shows re blushing and sweating.

Julia said...

-Knox's fear was a fear of rejection. He confronted it by asking her to the play. He got all red when he was trying to read his poem to her.
-Neil was afraid of standing up to his father. He ran and killed himself. He turned white before he shot himself.
-Todd was afraid of speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear by getting up in front of the class and reciting the poem when Keating was leaving.

Fallon S. 5/6B said...

1)Knox's fear was losing kris and of kris's boyfriend. He confronted his fear because he went to kris's school and read her poetry. One physical fear Knox experienced was when he called Kris he hung up the first time.

2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear because he didnt tell his dad what he wanted to do and he also commited suicide.

3)Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he confronted his fear because in the end he was bold and stood on his desk and said "O captian, my captian."

Ashley S said...

1)Knox's fear was not having Kriss. He confronted his fear because he went to her school and declared his love for her. Two physical fear reactions that he had were sweating and shaking.

2)Neil's fear was standing up to his father. Niel ran from his fear because he killed himself with a gun at the end

3)Todd's fear was public speaking. He finally confronted his fear during the last scene when he stood on his desk and said "oh captain my captain".

Mackenzie Sorensen said...

1) knox didn't want to lose Kris. He confronted it. Read her poetry. He was shaking, and he was blushing
2) Neil's fear was of his father and he ran from his fear. He never told his father aobut his love of acting.
3) Todd was afraid of Public Speaking. He ran from his fear because he would never ever ever speak in front of the class.

Maggie A (LRT 7/8b) said...

1) Knox had the fear of Kris not liking him and he really was afraid that she would lose him.
2) Neil's fear is of his father. He is too afraid to tell his father what he wants to do in life is act.
3) Todd's fear is doing public speaking. He hates to speak in front of others and gets really embarassed.

Fletcher B said...

Knox was scared to ask out kris, he solved it by calling her

Niel was scared of his dad's reaction, he commited suicide

Todd's fear was standing up in front of class and reading a poem, he confronted it by creating a poem with mr. Keating.

wes F. said...

Knox's fear was asking kris out and he was also a little scared of her boyfriend at first.

Neil's fear is standing up to his father.

Todd's fear was speaking in front of people and he confrotned this when Mr. Keating made him do the game in fornt of the class.

Lizzie H. (7/8B) said...

1) Knox's fear was lousing Kriss. He confronted it by kissing her and asking her to the play. He would get sweaty and turn red.

2) Niel's feat was his father. He confronted it by being in the play even though his father told him not to.

3) Todd's fear was speaking in front of people, he confronted his fear by standing on his desk and making a speech.

Lizzie H. (7/8B) said...

1)Knox's fear was losing Kriss. he confronted his fear by asking her to the play.

2)Niel's fear was his father. he confronted his fear by being in the play after his dad told him not to.

3) Todd's fear in speaking in front of a group. he confronted his fear by standing on his desk and making a speech at the end of the movie.

Lizzie H. (7/8B) said...

1) Knox's fear was lousing Kriss. He confronted it by kissing her and asking her to the play. He would get sweaty and turn red.

2) Niel's feat was his father. He confronted it by being in the play even though his father told him not to.

3) Todd's fear was speaking in front of people, he confronted his fear by standing on his desk and making a speech.

sam r said...

1. He was scared to ask out Kris.
2.He confronted it. He invited Kris to the show.
3. He sweat and shook.

Alex S said...

1. Knox's fear was being rejected by Kris. He confronted his fear, he called her and he got invited to a party. One reaction Knox had was hanging up the first time he called her, and the second was trembling while he talked to her.

2. Neil's fear was talking about his feelings with his father. He ran from his fear by by killing himself and avoiding the situation.

3. Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear and ran from it, at first he toldMr. Deating he didn't write a poem to avoid sharing it with the class, but then Mr. Keating had him make up a peom and Todd spoke in front of the class.

KaTyH 5/6 A said...

1) Knox's fear was that Kris wouldnt like him because she had a boyfriend. He confronted his fear by writing her a poem and asking her out.
2) Neil's fear was telling his father what he actually wanted to do. He ran away from his fear because when he told his dad what he wanted to do. His dad said no and he commited suicide.
3) Todd's fear was talking in front of people. He confronted his fear at the end when he stood up and said o captain my captian.

laura s (5/6a) said...

1) Knox's fear was that Kris didn't like him. He confronted his fear by reading a poem for her at her school. He was breathing fast and his hands were shaking.

2) Neil's fear was standing up to his father. He ran away from his fear by commiting suicide.

3) Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear by making up a poem in front of the class.

Anonymous said...

1) Knox's fear that he had was talkin to Kris and he was afraid of her rejectin her. He confronted his fear because he would keep trying. The physical reactions was that he got nervous.
2) Neils fear was his dad and trying to tell him about it. He ran away. he didn't tell his dad about it and then he went and killed himself.
3) Todds fear was speakin infront of others. he tried to run away from it but then mr keating helped him and made him confront it.

Sofia B (LRT 5/6 A) said...

1. Knox's fear was losing Kris. He was also afraid of Chet. Yes, he confronted his fear by being brave and kissing Kris. He also invited her to the play and gave her flowers. He experienced sweating and blushing.
2. Neil's fear was his father. He tried to confront it but then he gave up. He didn't tell his dad how he felt and then he killed himself.
3. Todd's fear was public speaking. He confronted it by standing on his desk at the end of the movie.

mitchy p (5/6 A) said...

1. Knox's fear was losing Kris. He was also afraid of Chet. Yeah he confronted his fear by. He invited her to the play and gave her flowers. He was sweating and blushing.
2. Neil's fear was his father. He tried to confront it but then he gave up. He didn't tell his dad how he felt and then he killed himself.
3. Todd's fear was public speaking. He confronted it by standing on his desk at the end of the movie.

christian w (lrt 5/6b) said...

1) Knox was afraid of rejection. He confronted it by asking Kris to the play. He got all red when he was reading his poem to her.
2) Neil was afraid of standing up to his father. He ended up killing himself. He could speak to his father.
3) Todd was afraid of public speaking. He confronted it by by standing up in front of everyone in the last scene.

danbach said...

1. Knox's fear is to lose kris.
he confrunted his fear. He asked her to go to a play with her.
He had a speed up heart rate.

2. Neil's fear was to stand up to his father. he ran from his fear.
this is because he couldn't to what his father wanted do he killed himself.

3.todd was scared of speaking up infront of people. he confronted his fear because he stood on his desk and said o' captian my captain.

Emily A said...

1) Knox's fear was losing Kris. He chose to confront his fear. An example of this is when he went to Kris's school to give her a poem and flowers. He was very nervous and he probably had butterflies.
2) Neil's fear was his father and what he'll think of what he does. He ran from his fear because he never told his father how he really felt.
3) Todd's fear was speaking in front of others. He ran from his fear. An example of this is when he lied to Mr. Keating and said that he didn't write a poem.

Michael W (LRT 5/6B) said...

1. Knox's fear was not having Kris and he confronted it by going after Kris.

2. Neils fear was his father which he ran from by killing himself.

3. Todds fear was public speaking which he confronted in the end by standing on his desk.

GAGALOVER said...

1.Knox's fear was being rejected by Kris because of her boyfriend.
2.Knox started to breath faster and he blushed.

1.Neil's fear was making his father disapointed.
2.He always did what his father told him to do.

1.Todd's fear was public speaking.
2.He ran from it. He would always find ways to not have to speak in front of the class.

Hannah A (LRT 7/8 A) said...

1- Knox's fear was losing kris and of kris's boyfriend. He confronted his fear because he went to kris's school and read her poetry. One physical fear Knox experienced was when he called kris, then hung up the first time.

2- Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear because he didnt tell his dad what he wanted to do and he also commited suicide.

3- Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he confronted his fear because in the end he was bold and stood on his desk and said "O captain, my captain."

Eric H (LRT 7/8A) said...

Knox's fear was of not getting Krs. He confronted his fear by reading her his poem and continually asking her out.
Neil was afraid to stand up to his father and he never did because he killed himself.
Todd was afraid of public speaking, and he confronted his fear with the help of Mr. Keating when he made a poem in front of the class.

Nick L (LRT 5/6 A) said...

1. Knoxs fear was losing Kris. Yes he did confront his fear because he went to her school and read her poetry in front of the whole class. When he called her for the first time he hung up right when she picked up.

2. Neils fear was dissapointing his father. He chose to run from his fear because he didn't tell his dad what he wanted.

3. Todds fear was of public speaking. He ran from his fear by telling Mr.K that he didn't do his homework and write a poem.

-Nick L

Matt H (LRT 1/2 A) said...

Knoxs fear was asking Kris out. He confronted his fear by asking her to the play. He stuttered and was sweating


Neils fear was his dad. He ran from his dad and didnt tell him how he felt.


Todds fear was reading what he wrote infront of other people. Todd confronted his fear in the end when he stood on his desk.

Dan M said...

1) Knox's fear was losing Kris. He confronted his fear and asked her out. Sweating and difficulty talking.

2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear by not standing up to his dad and he committed suicide in the process.

3) Todd's fear is speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear by standing on his desk and saying "O Captain My Captain"

Anna B said...

1. Knox was afraid of being rejected by Kris.
Knox confronted his fear by telling Kris how he really felt about her.

2. Neil was afraid of standing up to his father. He runaway from his fear because commited suicide.

3. Todd fear was speaking in front of people. He confronted his fear by standing up on his desk and saying "Captain Oh Captain" in the final scene.

Mikey L 5/6B said...

1. being rejected he confronted it by asking out the girl he liked

2. his dad he fled from it by killing himself

3. speaking in front of others he fled from it by saying he didn't write a poem for class

Zach G said...

1. He wasnt afraid of being rejected by Kris. He confronted it.

2. Neil was afraid of his Dad not accepting him. He ran.

3. Todd was afraid of speaking up. He confronted it.

Jon M (LRT 5/6 A) said...

1. Knox was afraid of losing Kris.
He confronted his fear-he read her a poem in her school. He hang up the first time he called her.

2. Neil's fear was telling his dad his true feelings. He didn't confront his fear-he just stopped talking, then shot himself

3. Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. He stood up at the end and said "O Captain My Captain".

Aly B ( LRT 1/2A) said...

Knox's was fear of rejection, he confronted it, he went and told the girl he liked her.
Neil:His father, he ran from it, he didn't stand up for himself
Todd: speaking in front of other people, yes he confronted it, the big hairy toothed mad man

shanti said...

knox's fear was losing kris. He confronted his fear when he went to kris's school. Neil's fear was standing up to his father. and todds fear was talking in front of people.

Nateglewwe said...

Knox's fear was losing Kris. He confronted it, because he kept trying. Turning pale, breathing hard.

Neil's fear was his father. He ran, because he killed himself. He was shaking, and he was breathing hard.

Todd's fear was standing up in front of a group of people. He confronted it, because he stood up and said "O captain my captain" He was also shaking and sweating.

Isabel B (LRT 5/6 A) said...

1. Knoxs fear was losing Kris. Yes he did confront his fear because he went to her school and read her poetry in front of the whole class. When he called her for the first time he hung up right when she picked up.

2. Neils fear was dissapointing his father. He chose to run from his fear because he didn't tell his dad what he wanted.

3. Todds fear was of public speaking. He ran from his fear by telling Mr.K that he didn't do his homework and write a poem.

Mitlentz said...

knoxs fear was theat kris wouldnt like him. He confronted his fear. He got sweaty and his pulse raised.
Neils fear was his father. He confronted his fear at first, but then he ran from it.
Todds fear was speaking in front of a group
he confronted it by saying o captain my captain in front of the headmaster

Anonymous said...

Knox's fear was being rejected by Kris. He confronted his fear by asking her go to the play. He got nervous and tounge-tied because of his fear.
Neil's fear was standing up to his father. He ran away from his fear by killing himself.
Todd's fear was public speaking. He confronted this fear when he got on his desk and said "Oh Captin, My Captin"

jessica G said...

1. Knox was scared of asking out Kris.
2. He confronted his fear (3.) by calling her on the phone.
4. He was sweaty and stuttered.

5. Neil's fear was of his father. 6.He tried to confront it (7.) by speaking his mind to his father.

8. Todd was scared of talking in front of people.
9. He confronted it (10.) by participating in the "YAWP" presentation that the teacher had him do.

Loic.A(LRT 7/8A) said...

Knox's fear was losing kris and of kris's boyfriend. He confronted his fear because he went to kris's school and read her poetry. One physical fear Knox experienced was when he called kriss he hung up the first time.

2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear because he didnt tell his dad what he wanted to do and he also commited suicide.

3)Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he confronted his fear because in the end he was bold and stood on his desk and said "O captian, my captian."
didn't copy peter

Sam.c said...

1. knox was afraid that Kris was going to turn him down and laugh at him. He confronted his fear by calling her. One physical he show fear was when Chet beat him up.

2. Neil's fear was satanding up to his father and he never did because he ran away by committing suicide

3 Todd fear was speaking out because he thought that people would think he was stupid and he overcame his fear by standing on his desk in the last scene

NoviceLD said...

1. Rejection - confroted
heart reate up, breathing up
2. Neil - rejection/father
ran by suicide.
suicide
3. Todd - rejection/communication
confronted
sweaty palms, heart rate up

Nick B (lrt 5/6 B) said...

) Knox's fear is losing kris, and he did confront his fear by going to her school and writing her a poem. He also did it by saying i love you to her face.
2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father and he did not confront this fear because he commited suicide.
3) Todd's fear was to speak infront of a audience and he did confront his fear by standing up infront of everyone in the last scene.

rachaelc said...

Knox was afraid of losing Kris, he comfronted his fear by reading her the poem he wrote.

Neil's fear was standing up to his dad.

Todd's was public speaking.

Libby said...

1)Knox's fear was losing kris. He confronted his fear when he went to kris's school to read her his poem. One physical fear Knox experienced was when ever he talks to kris, his voice quivers.

2) Neil's fear is standing up to his father. He ran from his fear because he didnt tell his dad what he wanted to do and he then commited suicide.

3)Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he confronted his fear because in the end he stood on his desk and said "O captian, my captian."

Chris M 5/6B said...

1. Knox's fear is to lose kris.
he confrunted his fear. He asked her to go to a play with her.
He had a speed up heart rate.

2. Neil's fear was to stand up to his father. he ran from his fear.
this is because he couldn't to what his father wanted do he killed himself.

3.todd was scared of speaking up infront of people. he confronted his fear because he stood on his desk and said o' captian my captain.

aaronp.(5/6B) said...

1) Knox's fear is losing kris, and he did confront his fear by going to her school and writing her a poem. He also did it by saying i love you to her face.
2) Neil's fear was his father and what he'll think of what he does. He ran from his fear because he never told his father how he really felt.
3) Todd's fear was speaking in front of people. I think he did confront his fear when he started the trend of standing on his desk and calling "O captain, my captain." to Mr. Keating.

Laurel W(7-8 B) said...

1. Knox's fear is being rejected by Kris. He faced his fear. He told her how he felt. He sweat and hung up the phone the 1st time. Neil's fear was his father judging him. He ran from his fear. He ended up commiting sucicide. Todd's fear was public speaking. He got over it and read to the class.

adriana o (5/6 a) said...

1) Knox's fear was that Kris wouldn't like him back like he did. He confronted his fear by asking kris to the play.
Two reactions he experienced were shaking nad he sweat.
3) Neil's fear was standing up to his dad for what he wanted. Neil ran from his fear by committing suicide.
3) Todd's fear was speaking in public. He confronted his fera, he did it at the end of the movie by standing up on his desk and saying "oh captain my captain".

Nika W! (1/2 B) said...

1. Knoxs fear was losing Kris. he confronted his fearby going to Kris' school and brought her flowers and read his poem. One physical fear was nervousness when he called her.

2. Neil's fear was standing up to his father, and telling him his true passion is acting. He didn't confront his fear, he killed himself. One of Neils physical fears was nervousness so he never told his father.

3. Todd's fear was of public speaking. He confronted his fear by making up a poem in front of the classa and standing on his desk and saying "o captain my captain" his physical fear was sweating.

Julia P. (5/6 B) said...

1. Knox was very afraid of rejection and losing Kris. He confronted his fear by going to her school. When he called Kris, he hung up the first time.

2. Neil was afraid of his father. He ran away from his fear because he didn't tell his dad what he truly thought and he committed suicide.

3. Todd was afraid of speaking in public. He confronted his fear in the end when he said O Captain my Captain.

Unknown said...

1.knoxes fear was losing kris. he confronted her by writing her a poem and saying i love u to her in front of the class
2.neils fear is standing up to his father. neil didnt confront his fear to his father and he ran away from his fear by commiting suicide.
3.todds fear was speaking in front of people in the end of the movie he confronted his fear by standing up onto his desk and saying o captain my captain.

Ellen G (LRT 5/6 B) said...

1) Knox's fear was not being able to have kris. He confronted it because he went to her school and read her poetry even though it was embarassing. He was really nervous and you could tell he was sweating a little bit.

2)Neils fear is standing up to his dad. He didn't confront his fears because he killed himself.

3) Todds fear was speaking infront of people. He did confront it because he stood on his desk and said "O! Captain my captain!" He started breathing really heavily right befire he stood on the desk.

Kelli said...

1. Knox's fear is Kris. He confronted his fear because he asked her to go to the play with him. Knox look pretty nervous when he did this.
2. Neil's fear is his father because he controls him. He did not confront his fear because he killed himself.
3. Todd's fear is public speaking. He confronted his fear when Mr.Keating made him get up in front of the class. Todd's face was really red.

holle g (5/6 b) said...

1) Knox's fear was losing Kris and getting beat up by her boyfriend.
2) He finally confronted it
3) when he was around kris he sweat and when he was talking to her on the phone he stuttered

Jack H 5/6b said...

1.knoxes fear was losing kris. he confronted her by writing her a poem and saying i love u to her in front of the class
2.neils fear is standing up to his father.
3.todds fear was speaking in front of people in the end of the movie he confronted his fear by standing up onto his desk and saying o captain my captain. i liked this part

allie a [LRT 5/6 A] said...

knox feared getting rejected. he confronted his fear by reading the poem to kris.

neil feared his father. he ran from it by killing himself.

Olivia A. (LRT 7/8A) said...

1) Knox's fear was losing Kris who is the love of his life. He confronted it when he kissed her at the party even though her scary boyfriend was there. He was nervous and breathing heavily.
2) Neil's fear was standing up to his dad. He ran from this fear and confronted it in a way. He acted in the play anyways but then he killed himself later. He was sweating and breathing heavily.

jacloff said...

imissed this part of the movie

nicole h said...

he was scared of kris. he confronted it by reading the poem to her.neil was scared of his father. he ran he lied to mr.keating.
todd was afraid of public speaking he confronted his fear sort of.