Research Paper On Mr Keating

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The dead poet society is the story of an english teacher that is trying to get his students to love poetry. Using wird teaching methods John Keating taught his students to follow their dreams.
John Keating had self motivation to teach the youth of the nation. He motivated himself to get up everyday, and teach his kids. His motivated his kids to pursue the idea of carpe diem or seize the day. He motivated them to follow their dreams.
Near the end of the movie one of Mr. Keating’s students sadly killed himself. And Mr. Keating accepted the responsibility. Even though he was not responsible he accepted it so others wouldn’t get in trouble. The people who would have gotten in trouble are his kids, so he took the fall.
In the movie Mr. Keating

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