He taught them to be individuals. But eventually allegations that he was responsible for Neil's death came flying back at him.<br><br>Neil wanted to be an actor. He was very good at it and performed in the local production of: "A Midsummer Night's Dream". His father, however wanted him to be a doctor. After Neil's superb performance his father rushed him home and told him that he was sending him to Military school for another ten years to stamp out any further ideas of his acting.<br>Neil shot himself that night.<br><br>Students, parents and teacher immediately looked for someone to blame and the headmaster, Mr Norton picked out Mr Keating as the unlucky scapegoat.<br>But gallantly Mr Keating's students defended him and stood up on their desks chanting: "Oh Captain, My Captain", much to the displeasure of Mr Norton.<br><br>So 'no', I don't think Mr Keating's actions was responsible for Neil's death. I think Neil chose to commit suicide because the pressure from his father who wanted to live out his dreams through his son. I It was Mr Keating who taught Neil and the others to express
He taught them to be individuals. But eventually allegations that he was responsible for Neil's death came flying back at him.<br><br>Neil wanted to be an actor. He was very good at it and performed in the local production of: "A Midsummer Night's Dream". His father, however wanted him to be a doctor. After Neil's superb performance his father rushed him home and told him that he was sending him to Military school for another ten years to stamp out any further ideas of his acting.<br>Neil shot himself that night.<br><br>Students, parents and teacher immediately looked for someone to blame and the headmaster, Mr Norton picked out Mr Keating as the unlucky scapegoat.<br>But gallantly Mr Keating's students defended him and stood up on their desks chanting: "Oh Captain, My Captain", much to the displeasure of Mr Norton.<br><br>So 'no', I don't think Mr Keating's actions was responsible for Neil's death. I think Neil chose to commit suicide because the pressure from his father who wanted to live out his dreams through his son. I It was Mr Keating who taught Neil and the others to express