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where can we find more lenses? I am very curious

tbh i thought edward was trans at first... other than that the whole story made me cry the emu got a good ending yipiie

i was actually curious about this video and it just awakened the bsd enthusiasm in me

In one of the episodes in season 3, Akutagawa gives his coat to Atsushi while they're fighting the big tree thing (I honestly forgot). I'm not really sure if it means something but it feels like a tiny little thing that could have a little meaning. Yknow, cus Akutagawa used to be Dazais apprentice but now Atsushi is. Idk if just felt like it could have some meaning.😭

Viewed through a queer lens, Edward the Emu can be seen as a story about identity and self-acceptance. Throughout the book, Edward tries to adopt the identities of other animals-first the seals, then the lions, and finally the snakes-each representing societal pressures to conform. These animals might symbolise the various expectations placed on queer individuals, whether it’s trying to fit into heteronormative roles, performing masculinity, or exploring different identities within the queer community. None of these identities feel right for Edward, as they don’t reflect his true self. Edwina, towards the end of the story, could be interpreted as Edward’s conscience or inner self, reminding him that he doesn’t need to change or conform to fit in-he’s fine just as he is. Alternatively, Edwina might represent Edward’s first genuine romantic connection, someone who sees and accepts him for who he truly is. In either case, the story illustrates a powerful message: that self-acceptance and authenticity are far more valuable than trying to mould oneself into what others expect.

this video made me subscribe! thank you for indulging everyone’s passion for literature! I really love learning about storytelling and writing ❤

before i was just watching your analysis tutorials for fun, but now im taking an english class and have to write a literary analysis essay and im rewatching your videos for help a guidance. thank you for putting the time and effort into making them, i cant wait for more!

Thank you! I used to think like this about every story I read, but my teachers made me think I was wrong and I should just go directly to the point, but now I believe that I should see the whole picture.

god, american schools do NOT teach literary analysis well anymore, so I really appreciate this exploration of it as someone trying to get into it for personal enjoyment! also, for the example analysis: Edward is showing the anhedonia that social isolation & a lack of intimate relationships, platonic or romantic, can cause a person. his life has become boring, and it seems that nothing can stave off that deep sense of boredom. in this state, he sees the seals: their life seems perfect, but he falsely assumes that the reason they are so happy is because of the external attention they get from the attendees of the zoo. in an effort to emulate this, he joins them, saying "the seals are the best, anybody can tell, so tomorrow, I'll just be a seal as well." Edward does manage to have fun with the seals, but when one person states that they prefer the lions, he believes that the lions have the most validation in the zoo, so he joins them, saying "the lion's the best, anybody can tell, so tomorrow, I'll just be a lion as well". he once again has fun with them, however, when one man says that he prefers the snakes, Edward joins them, saying "if the snakes are the best things, and that's what they say, then tomorrow, I'll just be a snake for the day." one more time, he has fun with them, but one more person says that they actually prefer the emu, making Edward have his major epiphany: the opinions of these humans have no bearing on who is living the best life at the zoo, as every animal is equally capable of the same love, and that love is not a zero sum game where only one species wins. this finally gives Edward the confidence to return to his Emu self, saying "if the emu's the best, then that's easy then! tomorrow, I'm Edward the emu again!" this comes with one final question: if the external validation of other people was not what made these other animals live happily, what did? and then, he realizes what he had been missing: social connection. an intimate relationship with another emu, Edwina. he finally realizes that he had another to confide in, who he knows will understand him, and accept and love him fully. this really hit home for me as an american who'd literally never heard of this story. nowadays, especially under modern unfettered capitalism with social media as an integral part of daily life, the only measures of success that are valued nowadays are tangible measures of external validation, the exact thing that this book warns will never work to please yourself or even please most other people. the message is clear: if you do not commit to loving yourself & joining a community you love, you have no base to live on, & you drift aimlessly, trying and failing to please the whole world, losing yourself in the process.

❤❤❤ love this series

I'm now in an English comp class in college and this is the first time I've had to do any close reading or critical reading.

Great video! So simple- yet it connected to much. Sometimes you think the literature exam requirements came out of no where. But by linking them to this framework it provided much more clarity. And made it more meaningful!

I really enjoy how you don't take about 'the author's intention' through your lenses. It's all about how YOU read stories! Key aspect of analysis that is hardly brought up in school until you reach university. I'm a literature major but I love having a refresh on the skills that are subconscious to me so I can teach others - stellar video!

The word that best describes this is cringe.

amazing video!! it helps a lot, Thank you!

You could be the the sweetest peach on the tree but there would always be people who just dont like peaches.

Psychoanalytic- character’s emotional and mental state Feminist-Examing the story through a women’s perspective Marxist:- Socio economic issues , thinking of it as a product from the society Queer:- Queer identities 1-Gather Evidence 2-Create Analysis:- -examine characters -go through themes and genres

i pray that everyone may come to christ and you may be loved by him❤️

This video is a gem. Honestly the best intro to literature I've seen. Thank you for making it! Could you do one about all the different lenses we can use to analyze literary works? Thanks again <3

i met this channel today, and then i watched that this was the last video upload, the topics about literature were interesting don't leave the channel haha

Great video! I have a small nitpick that though. At the end of second notebook he was not coughing up blood. Yozo did have damage to his lungs and he was coughing but the blood came from a pimple he popped and he then goes on to use this to his advantage when the officer points it out. But where this is important is the judge calls out his bluff by asking “is that real?” which shocks Yozo. The second person in his life to call out one of his lies. If I recall correctly him coughing up blood in the snow was actually the first time he coughs up blood.

Love this video so much! I've basically been reading since I was a kid but I've always found it diffucult to articulate my thoughts about any of it. My english essays were average at best and it frustrated me since it felt like I wasn't putting value into what I was reading. Thanks so much for sharing 💕

Amazingly done. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you, and it’s so clear the amount of work you put into this video was done from a genuine love of this topic

This is exactly what i was looking for this eving. Thank you so muchhh

So excited to find this video!! Bungou Stray Dogs, specifically Dazai's character, is what got me to pick up No Longer Human and The Setting Sun and I don't regret it one bit. Love your analysis of No Longer Human and the connections you draw between Yozo and Bungou Stray Dogs Dazai!!

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My dog's face when the little cat came on screen! 😍 Loved this video, thank you

Did I just cry over analysing a children's picture book. Yes. Yes I did. This video was awesome!

Donating funds to war victims is great, but why would you use a slogan like "From the river to the sea." which is inherently Anti-Semitic and implies aversion towards and deposition of the people of Israel?

32:06 I'm bad at explaining stuff but I think Nikolai's exaggerating his emotions just so that no one knows how he truly feels, and he covers up his eye, just like PM Dazai, and that probably represents he's hiding something or his true self???

I love this video so much omfg

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I think this video was really important to me, because something that has always been implied and that existed somewhere in my brain finally made sense. I finally know what it is and how I can use it, how I can do to make it better, more accurate, argumentative. like this whole video just made so much sense

Thank you very much Moon😋

You are an absolute GEM!

Now this is the kinda content I wanna see

This is very helpful. Getting into analysis, I unintentionally zapped all enjoyment from texts by essentially approaching it with a shovel in hand. Your advice to just read it first and then dive back in really helped me. Thank you.