How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Dead Poets Society.
Quote #7
MR. PERRY: You don't understand, Neil .You have opportunities that I never even dreamt of...and I am not going to let you waste them.
Here, Mr. Perry reveals his true motivations for being hard on Neil and insisting that Neil listen to him. He wants Neil to have more opportunities than he himself did. The family doesn't come from money, and Mr. Perry knows that Neil might struggle if he doesn't get a good career. He wants Neil to live with ease, and that's why he's putting so much pressure on his son to follow a certain path.