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"It was Mr Keatings blatant abuse of position as teacher that led directly to Neils death."We are asked to discuss the above relation after watching the movie "Dead Poets Society". This statement I feel is ridiculous and when I have finished this essay you bequeath agree.The school was a dull, meaningless place where tradition and re indueation was put before creativity and education. That was until Mr Keating, came to the school as an English teacher. He focussed around Poetry. He taught the boys to express themselves and do what they in their hearts precious to do, not what their parents treasured them to do.The boys found a photo of Mr Keating in an older yearbook with the caption under reading- "Alan Keating, Leader of the Dead Poets Society." The boys approached Mr Keating about what the DPS was. He told them they would sneak out at night and sit the old Indian cave and read brilliant poetry. Neil, one of the more energetic boys, suggested that their group continue this tradition, and they, in turn agreed.Mr Keating taught the boys to enjoy the poetry and let them babble out out about what they wanted to be. He taught them to be individuals. But lastly allegations that he was responsible for Neils death came flying back at him.Neil wanted to be an actor. He was very good at it and performed in the local anesthetic production of "A Midsummer Nights Dream". His father, however wanted him to be a doctor. After Neils superb performance his father rushed him al-Qaida and told him that he was sending him to Military school for another ten eld to stamp out any further ideas of his acting.Neil shot himself that night.Students, parents and teacher at present looked for someone to blame and the headmaster, Mr Norton picked out Mr Keating as the unlucky scapegoat.