Hills Like White Elephants -- Analysis

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

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  • @michaelamccracken1285
    @michaelamccracken1285 3 года назад +68

    It’s crazy that even 8 years later your video is helping people.

    • @patrick7804
      @patrick7804 2 года назад +1

      Ikr I was reading the excerpt my professor assigned, and didn’t understand the story until this vid.

  • @arihopper4367
    @arihopper4367 4 года назад +173

    over 7 years after this video was posted and it's still helping people. bless you for this

  • @nataliquinteros7950
    @nataliquinteros7950 6 лет назад +17

    So I was in mid anxiety attack because I couldn’t understand this story and I had a deadline, and then like an angel you came upon my feed and save me so thank you very much 😊

  • @mosababutoha6304
    @mosababutoha6304 Год назад +1

    10 years and on. This video helped me understand the story better.

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад +18

    I'm so happy that this helped you! Hemingway is tough because his dialogue can be cryptic. He uses "sub-text," which means that the characters imply a lot rather than saying things directly. The reader has to infer and "hear" what they are REALLY saying by "reading between the lines." A challenge!
    I wish I had a video on "A Clean, Well-lighted Place" for you. That's a good suggestion for the next one! Thanks.

  • @loranceluo2497
    @loranceluo2497 8 лет назад +123

    omg!! thank you so much.!! I am an international student In ELAC. I read the story 3 times!! Can't figure out what the hell they were talking about... When the professor asked me what they are talking about, I answered "tattoo" . Worst day of my life

    • @Stellaluna88
      @Stellaluna88 8 лет назад +2

      Lorance Luo I didn't understand it either even after reading it twice. One of my classmates had to explain it to me. I felt like a dunce.

    • @mikegirl7840
      @mikegirl7840 5 лет назад +1

      😂

    • @helenabrauer2018
      @helenabrauer2018 5 лет назад

      😂👍

    • @hherora2352
      @hherora2352 4 года назад

      lol

  • @kimsamala5332
    @kimsamala5332 9 лет назад +28

    I love how you explain the theme and symbols in the story! Great job and thank you very much!

  • @dayanamammm
    @dayanamammm 3 года назад +2

    I can't believe that you are helping nearly all my assignments get done.
    Many compliments!

  • @elizadanielle8814
    @elizadanielle8814 4 года назад +4

    You have gotten me through sooo many English assignments even when I understand the story I watch your videos.

  • @nazirdanish3109
    @nazirdanish3109 3 года назад +1

    she posted this video n Dec 2012 and it is helping me now in 2021 with my college English class, Thank you God bless you, stay safe.

  • @NoellVidaurri
    @NoellVidaurri 10 лет назад +98

    REALLY good explanation! I am so terrible at deciphering these stories but you made it so clear and simple. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

  • @istiaquechowdhury5118
    @istiaquechowdhury5118 5 лет назад +12

    tnx for removing confuses. I really started to think a real white elephant in the story.

  • @jazminhernandez5927
    @jazminhernandez5927 6 лет назад +9

    I love you!! You explain things so clearly. Never stop doing these videos! Because I can truly say that your videos help so many people have a better understanding of these complicated stories.

    • @SixMinuteScholar
      @SixMinuteScholar  6 лет назад

      Jazmin Hernandez Thank you so much! I'm so glad these are useful!

  • @Alice-xd5ve
    @Alice-xd5ve 2 года назад

    Every time I have to write anything for English class I watch your analysis videos. May your pillow always be cold.

  • @karinaquezada5793
    @karinaquezada5793 3 года назад

    8years later and your still blessing confused students 😭 your explanation was so good ugh! Thank you ! Thank you! Thank you !!

  • @Bgiverny
    @Bgiverny Год назад +1

    It actually was like a whole novel in a short story. I like the theme, the simpliciity of Hemingway, and especially your walking us through it to see the different layers of it. Thank yoU !

  • @ambervelasco3258
    @ambervelasco3258 4 года назад +1

    You always help me get through my college classes. Thank you so much! You explain things better than all my professors.

  • @elsborn8034
    @elsborn8034 10 лет назад +8

    Yes, I agree! The train station definitely represents a transition for both of them! I guess the man thinks that other people in the station were waiting "reasonably", because unlike the other people are all heading to whatever amazing journey, their relationship will probably end up afterwards..

  • @edgingchowder
    @edgingchowder 2 года назад

    I know this is practically 9 years old, but this has helped tremendously. Thank you, you are so helpful!

  • @GenevieveMonroe
    @GenevieveMonroe 2 месяца назад

    12 YEARS LATER. Thank you!!!!!

  • @nicolenewman3858
    @nicolenewman3858 3 года назад

    I always search for your videos after reading assignments for my English class! You clear things up for me greatly! Thank you for your time and knowledge!

  • @ms3173
    @ms3173 6 лет назад +14

    This is relaxing to listen too

  • @blaikeboyd4157
    @blaikeboyd4157 8 лет назад +14

    This brings so much clarity to me about the point of the story! Thank you so much for helping me understand.

  • @Lara-lr6mi
    @Lara-lr6mi 3 года назад

    I LOVE YOUUUUU YOU ARE THE REASON WHY I'LL GET MY UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN ENGLISH STUDIES. GOD BLESS YOU

  • @lillicheesman5384
    @lillicheesman5384 6 лет назад +6

    THANK YOU SO MUCH, you have helped me so much with my English class. You're great at this!!! You're amazing!

  • @donovandouglas
    @donovandouglas 10 лет назад +1

    Very well stated. I have read and studied this story continually since high school and you elaborated beautifully upon the characters' psychology, which of course is the meat of the story itself. Thank you.

    • @SixMinuteScholar
      @SixMinuteScholar  10 лет назад +1

      You're welcome! Thanks for such thoughtful comments. :-)

  • @gabriellemccabe312
    @gabriellemccabe312 10 лет назад +1

    Seriously thank you for making this! I went back and reread the story after watching this. Really helped!

  • @judesamuelescol4726
    @judesamuelescol4726 6 лет назад +28

    WELL-EXPLAINED !! THANK YOU SO MUCH !! HOPE THIS CAN HELP FOR MY REPORTING TOMORROW !!

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад +5

    Yes, I was lost too the first time through! Glad to help.

  • @ashtonshedd5306
    @ashtonshedd5306 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much... I have a literacy analysis due in a couple of days. I appreciate you so much.

  • @Frank2489
    @Frank2489 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much! I just finished reading it and was completely confused, but it’s very clear now. I’m going to read it again and see everything fall in to place. Thanks 🙏🏼

  • @deemaahmed941
    @deemaahmed941 5 лет назад

    i really had no idea what they were arguing about until you explained it ! thank you

  • @irusia1574
    @irusia1574 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you, you are brilliant at explaining. As a foreigner I must say that you helped me to love Hemingway

  • @meaganmurphy4560
    @meaganmurphy4560 9 лет назад +4

    I LOVE your videos! They make being a college student not so stressful!! Thanks a million!

  • @LeftoverPat
    @LeftoverPat 10 лет назад

    THANK YOU please don't stop doing these, you got a knack!

    • @SixMinuteScholar
      @SixMinuteScholar  10 лет назад

      Thanks! You made my day. It's fun to make these, so, yes, I'll keep doing them!

  • @Ice90001
    @Ice90001 9 лет назад +18

    the big beer was ordered by the man no ?

  • @magaatron3217
    @magaatron3217 6 лет назад +3

    omg you really helped me out to understand the story. i had no idea what they were talking about.

  • @lucifersam1399
    @lucifersam1399 11 лет назад

    Great video! However, there is so much symbolism in this story that was left out. If only you were the sixtyminutescholar

  • @shadowsofyou6679
    @shadowsofyou6679 6 лет назад

    Life saver. You are helping me for my exam which is tomorrow!

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  12 лет назад +1

    Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to add your own ideas in a comment.

  • @mella8296
    @mella8296 8 лет назад +2

    You're amazing at explaining these stories! Thank you so much!!

  • @ravensmith8991
    @ravensmith8991 10 лет назад +9

    Your amazing! please keep doing these videos. Helped me sooo much on my English finial !

  • @Saskue101
    @Saskue101 10 лет назад +1

    Oh my gosh! This was so helpful. Thank you so much. It can be so hard for me to see all the symbolic meaning in a short story such as this. Thank you! This makes my comprehension a lot easier!

    • @SixMinuteScholar
      @SixMinuteScholar  10 лет назад

      You're welcome! I'm so glad this helped. This story is a challenge all right. :-)

  • @norakirishima4071
    @norakirishima4071 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks to you I started to understand and love Hemingway's stories

  • @TheUltimateMarioFan
    @TheUltimateMarioFan 11 лет назад +1

    I already had many of these points in mind, but your insight and delivery is really going to help me out on my in-class presentation; thank you, prof!!

  • @steveevans711
    @steveevans711 2 года назад

    Thank you for the explanation. I am doing online class and this is one of the assignments.

  • @hidayetbaysal5772
    @hidayetbaysal5772 6 лет назад

    You just cleared a lot of question marks around my head, thanks.

  • @Boxerr54
    @Boxerr54 2 месяца назад

    Excellent analysis. I love your idea about white elephant gift. Insightful.

  • @TanzinaMehzabinFaria
    @TanzinaMehzabinFaria 2 года назад

    Omg!!!! U r such a sweetheart!!! How sweetly you make me understand this confusing story!!! Thank you 😊😊😊

  • @brittanynichols552
    @brittanynichols552 5 лет назад +1

    You're truly the best you help me out to be able to understand each story even better ....
    Thank You

  • @mckenziemorris7977
    @mckenziemorris7977 7 лет назад +2

    You are right, this story IS confusing the first time through. :) Thank you so much for helping me gain a better level of understanding on this.

  • @PsychoDragonfly
    @PsychoDragonfly 9 лет назад +7

    Very clear and informative, thanks for this

  • @Rincewind19
    @Rincewind19 11 лет назад

    Thank you SOOOO much! All of your videos are like magic! I listen to you and BOOM! I understand everything so much better!

  • @michaelt7852
    @michaelt7852 5 лет назад

    You're godsend lmao every single text I need explained. I always stumble on your videos

  • @azcrazybull1276
    @azcrazybull1276 11 лет назад

    This certainly helped me here in AZ. Now I know why the teacher told us to NOT wait until the night before to write our papers. I appreciate it!

    • @SixMinuteScholar
      @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад

      I'm so glad this helped you! Good luck with that paper!

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад +9

    Wow, thanks! You made my day! I'm so glad that this helped you. :-)

  • @brendesita
    @brendesita 9 лет назад +5

    Thank you so much for your explanation it really help me to understand what this story means.

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад

    You're so welcome! I'm glad that these videos are useful to you. That makes my day!

  • @robsright4256
    @robsright4256 3 года назад

    You are the best!!! I was so confused because I seen they said operation but couldnt figure it out. Thanks so much!!!!

  • @paolalpelaytay
    @paolalpelaytay 11 лет назад +1

    I really liked what you said about them being at a train station, and that's a place where you stop and move on. I didn't see it like that, too bad I already submitted my paper like a week ago, that would have really made a point. Cool video! Have a good one and post more! :)

  • @calumbrunton7782
    @calumbrunton7782 8 лет назад

    Thank you so much for this video. The first time I read through this I honestly had no idea what was going on but you made it so clear and concise. Thanks again.

  • @ItsNotJustinMarcelo
    @ItsNotJustinMarcelo 10 лет назад

    I didn't know that the story was this deep. Thanks for the explanation! Keep on making analysis videos!

  • @bellarena1499
    @bellarena1499 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for making your videos! Every story iv had to read for my English class you have done a explanation about and it has truly helped me!!

  • @ShesRockiii
    @ShesRockiii 8 лет назад +1

    I'M SO GLAD I FOUND THIS!!!!

  • @giganticwalrus
    @giganticwalrus 10 лет назад

    I read this story twice and tried to figure out if I was missing something. I was, I missed the whole thing. First I thought it was about them drinking absinthe, then I re read and found something about an operation, thinking maybe breast implants, or something, but it wasn't an option when this story was written. So I Googled around a bit and found this video and it cleared it up completely. Thanks!

  • @aquinn2351
    @aquinn2351 10 лет назад

    Thank you so much. I've watched 3 or 4 of you videos, and they are really helping me out in my English class. thanks so much.

  • @vledesmar14
    @vledesmar14 4 года назад

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  • @darkmatter1845
    @darkmatter1845 9 лет назад

    I love all of your insight on short story fiction. You have helped me lots.

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад

    Yes! I think you're spot on. It's her decision, but he's clearly pushing for having it done. He wants to appear reasonable, but this couple is not ready to become a family.

  • @soberscoelho8553
    @soberscoelho8553 9 лет назад

    Thank you so much!! viewed it one night before I could appear for my exam! X_X ! really helpful!! Thanks! all the way from INDIA!

  • @XXxThexEmoxKidxXX
    @XXxThexEmoxKidxXX 11 лет назад

    I just found your videos and I'm truly thankful you've taken the time to make them. I have such trouble understanding Hemingway and had drawn my own conclusion, but watching this made it so clear. :D
    Sometimes it just takes another's thoughts to make it all clear. :) I also watched your video over Everyday Use by Alice Walker. You did wonderful on it. After watching and then reading it once again it all clicked! :)
    Thank you and I'm suggesting your videos to my friend. :)

  • @wutdajack9587
    @wutdajack9587 9 лет назад +11

    Thank you ma'am your a big help to my studies especially Literature

  • @noelrodriguez6625
    @noelrodriguez6625 9 лет назад +1

    Oh my goodness thank you so much for this! You're explaination made me understand this story so much more! Keep up the amazing work! :D

  • @adamplaying5650
    @adamplaying5650 8 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much, I was confused when I read it for the first time.

  • @kaleidojess
    @kaleidojess 11 лет назад

    I like the way you explained this story. I'm doing it for one of my college classes. I have an oral presentation tomorrow !

  • @ranivjk4317
    @ranivjk4317 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for making this video. I read the story several times to find out the meaning of the word 'operation', but poor me I did not find. Now I got it. operation - abortion.

  • @josefelix907
    @josefelix907 4 года назад

    Thanks for the very insightful comments!!!

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад

    Yes, yes! I'm glad you brought up these ideas. All of these make sense, and I'm liking your "brown and dry" idea especially!

  • @justCan94
    @justCan94 6 лет назад

    Thank you so much. I didn't understand the story until i bump this video. Thanks.

  • @rebeccamolnar1757
    @rebeccamolnar1757 4 месяца назад

    Professor, this is what I thought it was, but she was more political than I was in my thoughts, but the same ending.
    It was very good video and thank you. A great way to do the lesson.

  • @layhamTV
    @layhamTV 5 лет назад +1

    I appreciate the videos and the knowledge. Keep it the great work.

  • @shifeixiang1
    @shifeixiang1 8 лет назад +13

    good for my LIT class, thanks

    • @rebeccajohnson3337
      @rebeccajohnson3337 8 лет назад

      Hello can you please help me with a question my professor asked me to answer but I'm so confused "in what two or three ways does the American prove how dumb he is ?"

    • @angeltafolla9783
      @angeltafolla9783 7 лет назад +1

      BROOKS I wish my classes were LIT

  • @cassie8382
    @cassie8382 6 лет назад

    I just want you to know how much you have helped me! thank you so much!!

  • @pappersark
    @pappersark 9 лет назад

    Thanks a lot! This really helped me with my studies. When I first read the story I kind of expected the operation to be an abortion, but I wasn't sure. Thanks again.
    Love from Sweden.

  • @kachaww1970
    @kachaww1970 3 года назад +1

    MIND BLOWING!! WILL 100% GET AN A AFTER THIS🥺💖💖

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    @redrabbit9434 8 лет назад +10

    you saved me!!!

  • @baileytaylor203
    @baileytaylor203 4 года назад +1

    I know I'm late to this video, but I am currently working on a paper and this helped a lot. Thank you so much. : )

  • @abhaythegodfather
    @abhaythegodfather 10 лет назад +1

    Thank you So Much For this video...My assignment work is now easier !!

  • @simondoize699
    @simondoize699 10 лет назад

    Thank you so much! This will be a big help for my English exam tomorrow!

  • @alegna226
    @alegna226 4 года назад +1

    This was a phenomenal analysis!! Thank you!

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад

    Great to meet you! Thanks for letting me know about your channel. Is it up?

  • @allieallison4006
    @allieallison4006 5 лет назад

    This was so so helpful in understanding the story! Thank you so so much you saved my grade!!

  • @aimeebbfashion
    @aimeebbfashion 10 лет назад +1

    Hello Rebecca :) Hope you are doing fine! It really helps a lot :-) I have to read this story in Literary Criticism class x

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад

    You're welcome! Glad you found it useful!

  • @stephanierosa5930
    @stephanierosa5930 3 года назад +1

    Girllllllll thank you cause i was lostttttttttt !!! Your awesome

  • @sapphirestar9145
    @sapphirestar9145 11 лет назад

    Wow, this really helped me understand the story more! There really are so many hidden meanings in everything, its beautiful! Thank you!:D

  • @Azizonblitz
    @Azizonblitz 11 лет назад

    oh God, this is what I was looking for. thank you so much for such an amazing analysis, cuz when I read the story, I couldn't get the idea in that clear way. thanks again and I wish you the best of the best, and keep going with benefit the people and God will surely reward you since you are giving nice and useful information... I will keep watching your video.. :)

  • @davinci451
    @davinci451 3 года назад

    Are there other stories that take this kind of 3rd person objective (for lack of a better description) format? I keep searching, but this is the only one that keeps coming up.

  • @SixMinuteScholar
    @SixMinuteScholar  11 лет назад

    Thanks! I hope to post more videos soon. Hope your paper was great!

  • @mythicaldee3400
    @mythicaldee3400 9 лет назад +2

    thanks for the video. it's gonna help me for my exam today

    • @SixMinuteScholar
      @SixMinuteScholar  9 лет назад +1

      +mythical dee Hope your exam went well!

    • @rebeccajohnson3337
      @rebeccajohnson3337 8 лет назад

      +SixMinuteScholar hello my professor asked me a question "in what two or three ways does the American prove how dumb he is ?" But I am so confused may you please help me