Question

write explanation and evidence sentences on topic sentence: in the peter weir film \dead poets society,\ authority figures play a crucial role in influencing the students choices and perspectives as they encourage them either to break free from conformity or to remain constrained by it. use the text below from the movie and make about 4 explanation sentences and 4 evidence sentences in summarized simple words that expand on the topic sentence with the important points that demonstrate.there is a knock on the door. knox overstressed, charliedalton, and steven meeks enter. charlie speaks to neil.charliehey, i heard you went to summer school?neilyeah, chemistry. my father thought i should be ahead. charliewell, meeks aced latin and i didnt quite flunk english so if you want,weve got our study group.neilsure, but cameron asked me too.anybody mind including him?charliewhats his specialty, brown-nosing?neilhey, hes your roommate.charliethats not my fault.nobody is excited about cameron but no one objects.meeks(to todd) i dont think weve met. imsteven meeks. todd( shyly extending his hand) todd. anderson. knox and charlie offer todd handshakes.charliecharlie dalton.knoxknox overstreet. todd shakes their hands.neiltodds brother is jeffrey anderson charlieoh yeah. sure. valedictorian,national merit scholar...todd nods affirmative.meekswell, welcome to \hell\ton.charlieits every bit as hard as they say.unless youre a genius like meeks.meeksshe flatters me so ill help himwith latin.charlieand english, and trig.meeks smiles. there is a knock on the door.neilits open. neils father enters. neil is surprised.neilfather, i thought youd... gone.all the boys stand.meeks, charlie, knoxmr. perry.mr. perrykeep your seats, boys. hows itgoing?the boysfine, sir. thank you.mr. perryneil, ive decided that youretaking too many extracurricularactivities. ive spoken to mr.nolan about it and you can work onthe school annual next year.neilbut father, im assistant editor.mr. perryim sorry, neil.neilbut father, its not fair.mr. perryfellows, would you excuse us aminute?mr. perry walks into the hall, neil follows.int. the junior dormitory hallway - same mr. perryi will not be disputed in public,do you understand me?neilfather, i wasnt disputing you.mr. perrywhen youve finished medical schooland youre on your own, you can doas you please. until then, youwill listen to me.neilyes sir. im sorry.mr. perryyou know what this means to yourmother, dont you?neilyes sir. using the pressures of guilt and punishment, mr. perry is the most subtle of bullies. neils resolve crumbles in front of this authoritarian father. neil fills the pause.neilyou know me, always taking on toomuch.mr. perrygood boy. call us if you needanything.he turns and walks off.int. neils roomthe others wait in silence. a chastened neil enters.charliewhy doesnt he let you do what youwant?knoxyeah! tell him off! it couldntget any worse.neiloh thats rich. like you tell yourparents off, mr. future lawyer andmr. future banker!neil takes the school annual achievement pin off his shirtand hurls it at his desk.knoxwait a minute. i dont let myparents walk on me.neilyeah, you just do everything theysay! youll be in daddys law firmas sure as im standing here.(to charlie)and youll be approving loans till you croak.charlieokay, so i dont like it any morethan you do. im just saying...neilthen dont tell me how to talk tomy father when youre the same way.all right?knoxall right. jesus, what are you gonna do?neilwhat i have to do. screw theannual.meeks i certainly wouldnt lose any sleepover it. its just a bunch ofpeople trying to impress nolan.neil( bitterly)screw it all. i dont give a damnabout any of it.he slams his hand into his pillow and lies back silently.everyone is quiet, sensing neils disappointment.

Explanation:

• Explanation Sentences:
• Authority figures like Mr. Perry (Neil's father) impose strict rules (e.g., limiting Neil's extracurriculars).
• Their influence creates internal conflict for students (Neil's desire vs. father's orders).
• Such authority can lead to student resentment (Neil's outburst).
• It also affects peer dynamics (friends' reactions to Neil's situation).
• Evidence Sentences:
• "MR. PERRYI've decided that you're taking too many extracurricular activities...you will listen to me." (Mr. Perry's control over Neil).
• "NEILBut father, it's not fair...MR. PERRYYou know what this means to your mother..." (Neil's plea and father's dismissal).
• "NEIL(bitterly)Screw it all. I don't give a damn about any of it." (Neil's rebellion against authority).
• "KNOWYeah! Tell him off! It couldn't get any worse." (Knox's encouragement to Neil against authority).

Answer:

• Explanation Sentences:
• Authority figures impose strict rules.
• Their influence causes internal conflict.
• Leads to student resentment.
• Affects peer dynamics.
• Evidence Sentences:
• "MR. PERRYI've decided that you're taking too many extracurricular activities...you will listen to me."
• "NEILBut father, it's not fair...MR. PERRYYou know what this means to your mother..."
• "NEIL(bitterly)Screw it all. I don't give a damn about any of it."
• "KNOWYeah! Tell him off! It couldn't get any worse."