#god i really just love picking apart the small cinematic details. everything feels so artistic and intentional

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i really don't know if it's talked about much or not so sorry if im like cornplating or observing something really obvious😭but i only started to realize recently that themes of legacy are weaved throughout dps: the light of knowledge, the society, and parental pressures. passing on the torch if you will

imo the light of knowledge is a catch-all. it's obviously associated with the school, and i think fire and candles are somewhat as well? but the boys are sort of about reclaiming something as their own. during the first meeting, they fail to light a fire, but eventually neil brings in the "god of the cave" and you later see it lit with a candle. they are carrying on the knowledge of the society, its legacy. keating is an obvious mentor as both their teacher and a previous member.

this unfortunately does go for the expectations placed on them by their families as well. it's clear they all have some kind of issue(?) regarding that; they're expected to carry on the family name in something successful like medicine/law/etc.

"you have opportunities i never even dreamt of and i am not going to let you waste them." like to be honest why are you making it about yourself

and not only keating's, the rest of the society keeps neil's legacy alive, too. it's such an unforgettable few months and i know they will think back on it all the goddamn time. and surely they will do what they can to keep those lessons and memories alive