Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke)’s Timeline and Summary
- Todd, and his parents meet the Headmaster.
- Shortly thereafter, Todd meets Neil and the other guys.
- He agrees to meet them for a Latin study sesh the next day.
- During dinner, he and the guys discover the yearbook and the existence of the Dead Poets Society.
- Todd meets with the DPS but doesn't read.
- In Mr. Keating's class, Todd is too shy to read his poem, and so is forced to come up with one on the spot.
- He and Neil bond over their family issues on Todd's birthday.
- Todd joins the guys to watch Neil in the play.
- That night, he learns that Neil committed suicide after the play.
- He runs into the snow, full of grief.
- When questioned about the DPS, Todd is shy and reticent.
- But when he sees Mr. Keating, he stands on his desk and salutes him.
- The film ends with a shot of Todd looking confident and proud.