Friendly reminder that this blog DOES NOT SLANDER ANY OF THE DEAD POETS, not even Cameron.
I won't directly mention anyone, but if you're not used to the Tumblr DPS Fandom and why we are literally sane enough to forgive a fictional character and not slander him so harshly (jokes and critiques aside), I guess don't interact with posts that are Pro-Cameron/Cameron-Apologists?
Simple Points: He was a teenager at a time period where you can easily manipulate their decisions. He was an honor student, ANY ONE WITH THAT AMOUNT OF STAKES WILL WEIGH THEIR OPTIONS DIFFERENTLY. Yes, DUH, it was unfortunate/rude he was disloyal to his friends, that was the point of his character BUT, you'd be as evil as Mr. Nolan and Mr. Perry to blame all this on a kid who was just following the RULES, RULES MADE BY THE ADULTS, THE SYSTEM THEY WERE MEANT TO GO AGAINST.
We're not saying Cameron is a Saint in that movie, also he was bullied more by Charlie tbh, we're saying Cameron is one of the most realistic characters in that movie. Not everyone is able to just blatantly do what they want like Charlie, or be a shy brave boy like Todd, or even be a rebellious as Neil-- But I know for a FACT, anyone would know Cameron's emotions if they were in his shoes.
Remember: HE LET KEATING FRY because he was an ADULT. It was LITERALLY the simple answer and the safest, yes, wrong to most of us, but who else could he blame? Even if he could bring down himself and the others, that's 6 Student expelled vs an adult who can still get a job/has a future/ has a degree. MY BOY CAMERON BASICALLY DID THE TROLLEY PROBLEM.
In conclusion, It's a 32yo movie, people are way more complex than "bad guy/good guy", don't interact with Pro-Cameron posts if you don't get why we like him, Cameron's White Jumper is adorable, Have GREAT DAY.
Also, even Dylan Kussman said there was a possibility of a Cameron redemption arc with the spin off they made with Gale Hansen (help fact check!)