THE GIFT OF THE MAGI by O. Henry Summary & Analysis (Timestamps in video notes)

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

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  • @alhaitham.s
    @alhaitham.s 3 года назад +21

    This channel needs a lot more recognition.......

  • @liontigre4343
    @liontigre4343 2 года назад +5

    This story truly peirce my heart and my mind. Truly a master piece.

    • @huntercoleman460
      @huntercoleman460 2 года назад +1

      It is a lovely story. While Jim and Della’s hearts were in the right place, the two should’ve realized they could’ve bought something with the money they had. Della already had enough money to buy something for Jim and should’ve left it at that. Della even thought Jim only thought she was beautiful because of her hair. Jim could’ve bought any random combs and they would’ve still looked lovely in Della’s hair. Also I’m here not because of school but because I like the story.

  • @apchamon
    @apchamon 4 месяца назад +1

    I'm non native English speaker, but I like to study English, and, for me, personally, this text is really useful! Thank you so much for the brilliant explanation!

  • @Sagyn_ve
    @Sagyn_ve 2 года назад +5

    I am from Kyrgyzstan and i study English at the university we have suchlike subject Analytical reading so we took this story to read and analys which i was struggling with but now i get very useful informations from this video it is great please keep it doing

  • @esdrasaguilar5782
    @esdrasaguilar5782 3 года назад +7

    Wow, you explain it sooooo well. Thank you very much. This is was very helpful for my homework.

  • @sanaosman148
    @sanaosman148 2 года назад +2

    Very good explanation!
    Thank you teacher
    We will study this short story tomorrow

  • @sharada5458
    @sharada5458 3 года назад +2

    I absolutely love your channel... I came here for the black cat and stayed... I really loved the gift of magi too.... Ur explanations are really good... ☺

  • @alonsofabiana
    @alonsofabiana 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video. I am a mother of a high school student and he has an IEP and made it easier for him to understand the story and theme of the story.

  • @balorclub3774
    @balorclub3774 4 месяца назад +1

    Despite their remarkable dedication and the high quality of their content, these channels focused on literature remain largely underappreciated. They invest considerable time and effort into crafting insightful, engaging videos that delve into various aspects of literature, yet their contributions often go unnoticed. It's frustrating to see such valuable content not gaining the recognition it deserves. The work these creators are doing enriches the literary community and provides viewers with a deeper understanding and appreciation of literature, and it’s important that their efforts are acknowledged and celebrated more.✨🤍🫶🏻

  • @Isaiah_writes_360
    @Isaiah_writes_360 3 года назад +14

    Thank you so much for the
    summary and Analysis 👍
    When I read this story for the first time.
    It broke 💔 my heart in tears during school days 🏫
    Insight to share 😎
    Love is not an exaggeration of the mind which’s expressed through
    the words of flattery
    Love is the sacrifice of the self and the acceptance of the other which’s expressed through actions
    that adds life to the Word “Love”
    which is felt in the Heart ❤️

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for watching! This story hits me right in the heart, too!

  • @daphneflorshile404
    @daphneflorshile404 3 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for this. It will help me a lot for my textual analysis paper. You gave so much relevant points and you clearly pointed them out. This is worth the time to watch. Thanks again!

  • @johngurzynski5043
    @johngurzynski5043 3 года назад +14

    Just discovered your wonderful channel, I'll be spending a lot of time with you going forward! This might be the perfect tine for "The Masque of the Red Death."

  • @skitcat1235
    @skitcat1235 2 года назад

    May I mention… that green looks beautiful on you Being a redhead myself, NOW I know this will look good on me too. Thank you for the explanation

  • @tugatgalut
    @tugatgalut Год назад +2

    Thank you for a great analysis. 👍I love this story. 👏

  • @Maiden002
    @Maiden002 3 года назад +1

    Wow, the best explanation I've ever recieved on this topic so far. Thank you beautiful lady. ❤

  • @Inzy-23
    @Inzy-23 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the clear detailed analysis of the story. It was really helpful for me,I'm lucky that I got hold of your channel because I have my semester exams starting tomorrow. I appreciate it ma'am

  • @teacheralbuquerque
    @teacheralbuquerque Год назад

    Loved the insights. This really helped me getting a clearer view of the story. It will also help me prepare my book club meeting. Thanks a bunch!

  • @FaithfulRead
    @FaithfulRead Год назад +1

    I just came across your video while doing an assignment on The Gift of the Magi, with biblical references to Psalms 23. Thank you for this video. Im trying to use your words and not plagiarize, lol.

  • @mellaae
    @mellaae 6 месяцев назад

    I appreciate this video so much! helped me a lot with my English assignment! thank you!

  • @O3O82OOO
    @O3O82OOO 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for telling every detail possible I opened your video to prepare for my online class and it helped me understand it all even though it is not in my culture/religion this story was so inspiring!

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад

      I'm so glad it was helpful! I really like this story, too!

  • @Joy-yk9pw
    @Joy-yk9pw 4 года назад +4

    Hi there! I'm a new subscriber. I'd like to let you know that I like how you discuss and analyze literary pieces on your channel. That is so helpful. Thank you also for including a "video guide" in the description (I don't know how you call that but that's for sure similar to a table of contents of a book). That helps me easily navigate or locate those portions of the video I want to repeat watching.
    By the way speaking of O. Henry, he was also known for using "surprise endings."
    And also, your definition of irony at the end of this video, that was truly ironic.

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  4 года назад +1

      Hi Joy! Thank you for watching, and I'm so glad to hear it's been helpful. You are right; O. Henry LOVED those surprise endings!

  • @aniksutradhar1459
    @aniksutradhar1459 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for explaining the concept of irony

  • @filizelmas3551
    @filizelmas3551 4 года назад +3

    Wow!! That was reaaalllyy good summary and analysis. Thanks for this clear and nice analysis!

  • @vee.n1c433
    @vee.n1c433 2 года назад +1

    Ms Carrie Hoover thank you SOOOO much! its helping me a LOOOOt with my homework❤

  • @harshalhingonia932
    @harshalhingonia932 3 года назад +2

    it was soo helpful and you decoded everything in a simple and understanding way. thank you so much.

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад +1

      I'm so glad it helped! Thank you for watching!

  • @mrduckman7858
    @mrduckman7858 2 года назад +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH I HAD AN ASSIGNMENT ON THIS THANK YOU

  • @namiswoon
    @namiswoon 2 года назад +1

    thank you, i was taking a while to figure out what it meant by calling them wise!!

  • @lucasaguilar5879
    @lucasaguilar5879 3 года назад +3

    This video is amazing, thank you!

  • @martagonzalez6682
    @martagonzalez6682 3 года назад +5

    Thank you. I loved they way you analyzed the story. Lovely ❤. Another great story would be "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe.

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much! "Masque of the Red Death" is definitely on my list; I think it's one of Poe's most interesting stories!

  • @JackWareingFilms
    @JackWareingFilms Год назад

    I love O Henry's 'The Gift of the Magi' peace

  • @s.m.tamalhossainboney2819
    @s.m.tamalhossainboney2819 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this wonderful video, I have watched from Bangladesh for my ensuing exam.

  • @thecitypophistorian9518
    @thecitypophistorian9518 3 года назад +2

    I appreciate your analysis on this story!!💛💛

  • @hannahlorah137
    @hannahlorah137 4 года назад +4

    Great video! The stolen white elephant by mark twain would be really helpful!

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching, and you are right, I definitely need to get to work on Mark Twain!

  • @nokwazimnguni232
    @nokwazimnguni232 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video. It really helped

  • @kayliehanguyen9076
    @kayliehanguyen9076 3 года назад +3

    Thanks Carrie . I love your video so much

  • @sumairjosh953
    @sumairjosh953 2 года назад

    Mam your method of explanation is so state and nice, first time literature seems interesting to me, i.am so gratful.

  • @katlinbarnes7829
    @katlinbarnes7829 Год назад

    Great video, amazing analysis. So detailed!

  • @davidr.4916
    @davidr.4916 3 года назад +3

    I haven't the read the story yet but I will now. You do a nice presentation. I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers. Have you read THE NECKLACE?

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching! Yes, I have read "The Necklace." It's a good one!

  • @fazleahmed6428
    @fazleahmed6428 Год назад

    It helps a lot...thanks....
    Could you please make a video on Justice by Galsworthy

  • @menghorngchheng206
    @menghorngchheng206 3 года назад +4

    I love your work!
    May you do it on:
    The Lost Phoebe by Theodore Dreiser
    The Baby Party by F Scott Fitzgerald
    You were Perfectly Fine by Dorothy Parker
    The Romantic by Patricia Highsmith; and
    Full Circle by Edith Wharton
    ,Please?
    I learn a lot from this video, and I love it.
    I hope to see more from you!
    Thank you for your effort! 💐

  • @troy5419
    @troy5419 2 года назад +1

    That was really amazing and helpful

  • @nousheenahmed1382
    @nousheenahmed1382 2 года назад

    thank you for great explanation. please make avideo on GK chestertons technique of writing in A somewhat improbable story.

  • @kayliehanguyen9076
    @kayliehanguyen9076 3 года назад +2

    You save my life

  • @boylelaishram1457
    @boylelaishram1457 Год назад

    Again it helps a lot ❤️ thanks

  • @gaikingamkamei7404
    @gaikingamkamei7404 3 года назад +8

    Thanks for your explanation. It helps me alot... The way you speak English is also good to understand ❤️

  • @Marie7llor
    @Marie7llor 9 месяцев назад

    Hi thank you so much for this analysis
    But I have a question, what is the theme of the story?

  • @chongneokhongsai7326
    @chongneokhongsai7326 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much.... ❤️ Really like ur explaination the best explaination 👍🏼

  • @Kaito_Daiki_
    @Kaito_Daiki_ 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you miss Hoover.... It really helped me for my exam..😊

  • @joygangtekuki7780
    @joygangtekuki7780 3 года назад +2

    here Cause i have test tomorrow on this Topic 😄😄
    anyway Great Explanation!!

  • @arethanaurah
    @arethanaurah 3 года назад +3

    Thank you! This helped me so much understanding the Story as I was struggling with the words.

  • @khrokothele8741
    @khrokothele8741 3 года назад +2

    Tqsm have learnt a lot from u keep going on ur journy god's given talent🙏😇

  • @devseize
    @devseize 3 года назад +1

    Love from India 🇮🇳

  • @npaladino
    @npaladino 3 года назад +2

    This was marvelous. Thanks a lot. It would be lovely if you could also analyse The Imitation of the Rose by Clarice Lispector

  • @avangull7491
    @avangull7491 2 года назад

    Can you please explain round characters and flat characters

  • @cansuayna
    @cansuayna 3 года назад +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @lakshanicinec1061
    @lakshanicinec1061 Год назад

    Thanks a lot! ❤

  • @balsonnaoshekpam6240
    @balsonnaoshekpam6240 Год назад

    Very Interesting.
    Lets discuss *Macbeth*

  • @zaharranicolesy9337
    @zaharranicolesy9337 3 года назад +2

    Thanks a lot ma'am!

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful!

  • @anildalal4831
    @anildalal4831 3 года назад

    Elucidated so well , lucidly indeed 👌👍

  • @mclli562
    @mclli562 3 года назад +2

    Thanks sooo much u saved me

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад

      I'm glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

  • @meriemmariana7722
    @meriemmariana7722 2 года назад

    Thank you for your explanation 😊, how can I find the story online?

  • @alkssalazar1
    @alkssalazar1 11 месяцев назад +1

    es un placer escucharte .... esta historia es muy romántica e ingenua pues no conozco a mujer bonita que acepte la pobreza...también me recordó a la película mexicana: "ustedes los ricos", hay una escena idéntica y ahora creo que se la copiaron: "Chachita, te cortastes el pelo !!!" jajajaja

  • @jhonaldarasan6745
    @jhonaldarasan6745 3 года назад +2

    Thank you !

  • @rachellebartuline7055
    @rachellebartuline7055 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much! 🥺❤️

  • @benhuether5474
    @benhuether5474 Год назад +1

    Do The Outsider by H.P. Lovecraft

  • @angelacrowe5575
    @angelacrowe5575 3 года назад

    Very well 👏 explained!! Thanks so much. I'm a wanna be writer.

  • @myfamily2592
    @myfamily2592 3 года назад +2

    thank you so much

  • @fakhrerazinikkhah3138
    @fakhrerazinikkhah3138 2 года назад

    The word Magi ( Mogh ) is an Iranian word given to high priests of the Zoroastrian religion and they were indeed of high intellects . As far as the expensive gifts that they possessed , one should remember that Iran was the super power with an affluent population . So the notion of desert and being poor is a stereotyped of today . But you are right in a way that with the introduction of Abrahamic religions to Iran ( present day Middle East ) total desertification of man's body , soul and environment starts and is in the process .

  • @avangull7491
    @avangull7491 2 года назад

    Please I want information about round characters and flat characters

  • @crazygardeningmalayalam
    @crazygardeningmalayalam 3 года назад

    Hi Ma'am...Can you suggest an other title for this story 🙂

  • @indiragagarai6043
    @indiragagarai6043 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much mam

  • @kandyhundal6859
    @kandyhundal6859 3 года назад

    Can you do with the lottery by Shirley jackson??

  • @blossom3614
    @blossom3614 2 года назад +1

    thank you!

  • @SheetalBHARTI-q2q
    @SheetalBHARTI-q2q Месяц назад +1

    Ohh.. My god how beautiful you are dear... Off course... Very amazing explanation.. And your expressions were just amazing😍
    I love it(love from India)

  • @Mauwa_Aretin243
    @Mauwa_Aretin243 2 года назад

    What connection is there between the pocket watch and hair?

  • @pricrazy8675
    @pricrazy8675 13 дней назад

    thanks for this

  • @chrismorales5561
    @chrismorales5561 2 года назад

    Thank you..

  • @EnglishwithTharakaTeacher
    @EnglishwithTharakaTeacher 3 года назад +1

    Thanks 😊

  • @bahoumd895
    @bahoumd895 3 года назад

    Thank u beauty .. i appreciate ❤❤

  • @bakojabar2262
    @bakojabar2262 2 года назад

    Thanks

  • @hoaminhnien_3223
    @hoaminhnien_3223 8 месяцев назад

    4:48 oh Ross look at Jim! U had better behave to Bonnie that way bruh

  • @devseize
    @devseize 3 года назад

    Hey could you please suggest some british accent Movies?
    Note :
    I've already watched
    Barry London
    I, daniel blake
    Naked
    There will be blood
    Peaky blinders
    End of the fucking world

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад +1

      Try looking at Acorn TV and Masterpiece; they both have a variety of British programming. I just finished "Foyle's War" and really liked it!

    • @devseize
      @devseize 3 года назад

      @@CarrieHoover please give me your top ten movies and top ten bands.... There's so much to learn from you.

  • @SeranyaGamage
    @SeranyaGamage 12 дней назад

  • @SK-yh8eo
    @SK-yh8eo 2 года назад +1

    🥰🥰💓

  • @Kurdish.c63
    @Kurdish.c63 2 года назад +1

    Hi

  • @mytholo-g.5861
    @mytholo-g.5861 3 года назад

    She pays $21 dollars.

  • @asunayuuki280
    @asunayuuki280 3 года назад

    So... you to huh😂

  • @lilo-yv5in
    @lilo-yv5in 2 года назад

    I like you but can’t understand the analysis 😭😭😭

  • @yessimurillo4993
    @yessimurillo4993 Месяц назад

    Summary: they were delusional and out of touch with their own financial situation. Capitalism does this.

  • @gaikingamkamei7404
    @gaikingamkamei7404 3 года назад

    Can you please explain the story" sinking of Titanic".

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 года назад +1

      National Geographic has several videos about the Titanic. See what you think! ruclips.net/video/4pywFRpEcZA/видео.html