Are neil and todd gay in dead poets society

Neil played Puck who’s gender is not identified but is a feminine character (I hate stereotyping) but may often be portrayed as gay. The movie could include any other play, even Hamlet would be more suitable at a completely heterosexual storyline. Yet it’s carefully chosen. 1 I was just playing before. I made it all up. 2 Todd and Neil had a serious conversation earlier in the movie where Todd admits he is different and that he was a quieter sort of fellow than the others and then suggested perhaps Neil would prefer Todd not be in the group. 3 Plenty of films have queer subtext. Whether it be intentional or unintentional the subtext can seep into a film in a variety of ways and offer some interesting insight into the film and its characters. 4 Cantwell then comes to the conclusion that “it’s clear to me that Robert Sean Leonard’s character Neil is certainly gay.” This might come across as reading too deeply or as heavy speculation. 5 It holds an easily aestheticised albeit surface level exploration of American-centric romantic poetry against rigidity and conservative ideals…. What would a 20 something, lesbian, non-male teen know about the agitational and rebellious nature of the teenage boy? 6 The film, especially Neil and Todd's relationship (anderperry!!) has long been speculated to be (at least a bit) gay. 7 More on that later. Still, every time Robert Sean Leonard appears in anything, I think of him killing himself in this movie. 8 Anderperry is the slash ship between Neil Perry and Todd Anderson from the Dead Poets Society fandom. Todd and Neil first meet as roommates when Todd comes to Welton Academy. On contrary to Neil’s welcoming attitude, Todd is shy and kept to himself, which earns a few side comments from his roommate. 9 . 10 . 11 . 12