Dead Poets society

The intro to the Dead Poets Society is in a quiet, stifled, church like, which fosters a very traditional and ceremonial feeling. The stone walls and candles as opposed to conventional electric lighting gives the induction ceremony a liturgical feel.  The homily that the headmaster gives is not normally seen in an opening day introduction. He is also shaking hands as people exit, very similar to a religious event, and the music is also nonexistent until the bagpipes and organs. The camera movement is sudden and jerky, which seems to convey an idea of nervousness. The lighting, camera movements, and attire of the attendees suggests a religious feeling.