John Keating
John Keating affected the lives of many of his students in many ways. He was a stark
individualist who changed his ways for no one and tried to pass on individualism, determination,
free thinking, and living life to its fullest in a time when free thinking was stifled and people were
dangerous if they did things their own way.
In more ways than one John Keating affected Neil Perry and the way he lived his life.
Neil's every move was directed by his father. His father claimed that he had "opportunities that
he'd never had," and constantly pushed him to become a doctor. Neil felt trapped, because his
passion was acting, and he knew his father would never accept that.
When Neil began John Keating's English class, his behavior and thinking began to change
rapidly. He started doing his own thing, like the Dead Poet's Society, and tried out for the lead
part in a play, and when he got it, sat down at a typewriter and forged his father's permission in......
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