The Benefits of Determination. Determination refers to a person's sense and firmness of purpose. It is a state of mind that keeps people going despite the challenges and obstacles that get in the way. Determination has brought to people success.
Starting in January 1987, Keating looked for help from what would become known as the Keating Five: Democratic U.S. Senators Alan Cranston of California, Dennis DeConcini of Arizona, John Glenn of Ohio, and Donald W. Riegle of Michigan, and Republican U.S. Senator John McCain of Arizona.
Dead Poets Society is an excellent anticipatory set to use when beginning a unit on poetry. John Keating, the main character (played marvelously by Robin Williams), is a passionate and lively teacher. His enthusiasm for poetry and literature flows from the screen to the viewer.