"Carpe diem. Seize the day." - Dead Poets Society SCRIPT excerpt

[ "KEATING Thank you Mr. Pitts. “Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.” The Latin term for that sentiment is Carpe Diem. Now who knows what that means? MEEKS Carpe Diem. That’s “seize the day.” KEATING Very good, Mr.- MEEKS Meeks. KEATING Meeks. Another unusual name. Seize the day. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. Why does the writer use these lines? CHARLIE Because he’s in a hurry. KEATING No, ding! KEATING Thank you for playing anyway. Because we are food for worms lads. Because, believe it or not, each and every one of us in this room is one day going to stop breathing, turn cold, and die. KEATING Now I would like you to step forward over here and peruse some of the faces from the past. You’ve walked past them many times. I don’t think you’ve really looked at them. KEATING They’re not that different from you, are they? Same haircuts. Full of hormones, just like you. Invincible, just like you feel. The world is their oyster. They believe they’re destined for great things, just like many of you. Their eyes are full of hope, just like you. Did they wait until it was too late to make from their lives even one iota of what they were capable? Because you see gentlemen, these boys are now fertilizing daffodils. But if you listen real close, you can hear them whisper their legacy to you. Go on, lean in. Listen. Do you hear it? KEATING [whispers] Carpe. KEATING [whispers again] Carpe. Carpe Diem. Seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary. " ] NOTE : NEWS REPORT OF DEATH OF ACTOR ROBIN WILLIAMS AI Overview Learn more [ On August 11, 2014, actor Robin Williams was found dead in his home, and the preliminary cause of death was asphyxiation due to hanging. Here's a more detailed account: Discovery: Williams's body was discovered by his personal assistant in his bedroom. Cause of Death: The preliminary cause of death was asphyxiation due to hanging, with Williams found suspended from a belt wedged between a closet door and a door frame. Context: Williams had been open about his struggles with alcohol and cocaine, and he had entered a rehabilitation center in the past months to help him maintain sobriety. Media Coverage and Controversy: Major news organizations covered the story in great detail, and some reported graphic details about the method Williams used, which led to criticism for violating the family's privacy and potentially promoting the idea of suicide. Mental Health Community Response: Members of the mental health community also took issue with the detailed reports, arguing that describing unusual methods of suicide could make it seem more accessible. Study on Suicides: A study investigated the impact of Williams's death on suicide rates and found an increase in suicides in the months following his death, particularly among males and persons aged 30-44. Paranoia and Depression: Williams's wife told authorities that she noticed signs of paranoia in the days leading up to his death, and the coroner's report also mentioned paranoia and depression. No Alcohol or Illegal Drugs: The autopsy revealed that there were no traces of alcohol or illegal drugs in Williams's system. Robin Williams death: How should the media report a suicide? - BBC Aug 13, 2014 — 'Reduce stigma' The Samaritans guidelines, first published in 1994, also suggest care over language, advising, for exa... BBC Increase in suicides the months after the death of Robin Williams in ... Feb 7, 2018 — Investigating suicides following the death of Robin Williams, a beloved actor and comedian, on August 11th, 2014, we us... National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov) Reporting on Robin Williams - Ethics Unwrapped When actor Robin Williams took his life in August of 2014, major news organizations covered the story in great detail. Most major ...} Ethics Unwrapped Show all Generative AI is experimental. Export Save