I have always wanted to watch this movie related to education, but it is too old. From knowing this movie to seeing it, many years have passed. Although it is an old film, it still has a lot of resonance. From the beginning of teaching, Mr. Holland was just to leave a way behind. The old principal said very well that education has two functions, one is to impart knowledge, and the other is to guide the direction. When the old principal retired, the compass she gave to Mr. Holland may be an affirmation of Mr. Holland's work.
A lot of vivid examples of teacher-student relationship and the final concert will not be discussed, because in my opinion, there are many idealistic assumptions and beautifying elements. The interspersed with American historical events, the death of John Lennon, and the tense to alleviated relationship between Holland and his son who was born deaf, make it surpass the general music and education-themed movies.
Finally, I want to say that the theme of the film is very moving. As a music teacher, there is no greater success than this. No matter what profession you are in, teacher, soldier, singer or governor, the education you have received and the mentor you have been taught are your guiding lights. Even if you have never met a teacher like Mr. Holland, everything you have experienced is your best teacher. The more general meaning is that it inspires us to think about how we should spend our ordinary but wonderful life as a person.
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