"I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way. You see, the world looks very different from up here... Just when you think you know something, you have to look at it in another way. Even though it may seem silly or wrong, you must try! Now, when you read, don't just consider what the author thinks. Consider what you think."
This quote reminds me of Harry Potter (and I know that sounds cliche). It reminds me of Lavender Brown and the Malfoys. At first, I hated them. As I grew, I read the series again, and watched the movies again, and started to grow fonder of them, because I saw them in a different light. In a new perspective. Lavender had gone from an annoying, barely-a-gryffindor, clingy girl, to a strong, relatable, and sympathetic character. The Malfoys (especially Narcissa and Draco) had gone from a snobby, blood-status-loving, rude and evil family, to one that won my pity and care. Their motives and actions were understandable and almost acceptable because I was able to see them in a different way. I think that's what Mr.Keating meant. That that's why we have to change our perspectives. We have to think for ourselves and even though it looks weird or silly, we have to constantly look at things in a different way than the way we were told to. Mr.Keating's not saying to throw away all the rules; he's saying that we have to broaden our minds to truly understand.
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