Dead Poets Society Page #5

Todd struggles. He looks like he is trying to speak but

nothing is coming out of his mouth.

NOLAN (CONT'D)

Speak up, Mr. Anderson.

TODD:

(barely audible)

I would prefer rowing sir.

It is apparent that Todd's fear of speaking is overwhelming.

Nolan looks at him.

NOLAN:

Rowing? Did he say rowing? It says here

you played soccer at Balincrest.

TODD:

(again barely audible)

I...did...but...

Sweat breaks out on Todd's brow. He clinches his hands,

turning his knuckles white. He looks like he is going to

burst into tears. The other boys look at him.

NOLAN:

You'll like soccer here, Anderson.

Dismissed.

The boys stand and exit. Todd looks absolutely miserable.

The teacher at the door calls out more names.

9 EXT. WELTON CAMPUS - DAY 9

The Welton students walk toward their dorms. Neil Perry

approaches Todd Anderson who walks alone. Neil offers his

handshake.

NEIL:

I hear we're going to be roommates.

Neil Perry.

TODD:

(softly)

Todd Anderson.

Todd keeps walking. There is an awkward silence.

NEIL:

Why'd you leave Balincrest?

TODD:

(overlap)

My brother went here.

NEIL:

Oh, so you're that Anderson.

10 INT. THE JUNIOR DORM LOBBY - CONTINUOUS 10

Neil and Todd have walked into the dorm lobby.

TODD:

My parents wanted me here all along but

my grades weren't good enough. I had to

go to Balincrest to pull them up.

NEIL:

Well, you've won the booby prize. Don't

expect to like it here.

TODD:

I don't.

11 INT. THE WELTON JUNIOR CLASS DORMITORY ROOM - DAY 11

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