Nahid Taheri
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am sure we are going to miss you. When I

was watching Dead Poets Society, I wanted
to have a teacher like John Keating, who
could inspire and also encourage me, not
only through his love of poetry, but also to
do something important and effective. A
teacher who can teach me how to see the
world from a new angle the way that John

Keating taught his students.

At that time, I had never thought that
several years later I would have the
chance to write about Robin Williams,
the actor who played that lovely teacher.
and who passed away recently. Now, he
can see the world from a new angle too.

Generally speaking, Robin Williams was
a comedian. Comedians do their best

to change dark moments of people’s
lives, however many suffering from
depression themselves. Robin Williams,
who started his job as an actor in 1970,
was one of those comedians. According
to police, he commited suicide in his
home. His wife explained that his
suicide was not only because of deep
depression, but also because he was in
primary stages of Parkinson’s disease. His
ability to be successful in any role, from

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performing for children with voice work
in animated features, to drama films,
made him one of the most loved actors
in America and all around the world.

You and your funny smile in Jumanji,
your beautiful concern for your kids

as a father in Mrs. Doubtfire, and your
responsibility as a therapist in Good
will Hunting. You, Robin Williams, were
the best teacher I have ever seen.