what are some of mr.keatings attributes

Mr. Keating encourages his students to think for themselves: he wants them to think "outside the box". He is a charismatic and empathetic teacher.

Mr. Keating is an unconventional English teacher who joins Welton Academy as the movie begins, John Keating is an ex-student of the school who has already lost many jobs. He attracts the students' attention by asking them to address him as "Oh captain, my captain." He also attracts the attention of the faculty by encouraging the students to stand on their desks, rip their textbook and develop their own way of walking. Mr. Keating urges his students to view English and poetry as something essential for life rather than a mundane school subject.