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

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 1 січ 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 122

  • @alhaitham.s
    @alhaitham.s 3 роки тому +21

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

  • @apchamon
    @apchamon 4 місяці тому +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!

  • @liontigre4343
    @liontigre4343 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @huntercoleman460
      @huntercoleman460 2 роки тому +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.

  • @Sagyn_ve
    @Sagyn_ve 2 роки тому +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

  • @alonsofabiana
    @alonsofabiana 3 роки тому +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.

  • @Isaiah_writes_360
    @Isaiah_writes_360 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +2

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

  • @esdrasaguilar5782
    @esdrasaguilar5782 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @sharada5458
    @sharada5458 3 роки тому +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... ☺

  • @balorclub3774
    @balorclub3774 4 місяці тому +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.✨🤍🫶🏻

  • @sanaosman148
    @sanaosman148 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @johngurzynski5043
    @johngurzynski5043 3 роки тому +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."

  • @Inzy-23
    @Inzy-23 2 роки тому +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

  • @tugatgalut
    @tugatgalut Рік тому +2

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

  • @Maiden002
    @Maiden002 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @skitcat1235
    @skitcat1235 2 роки тому

    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

  • @daphneflorshile404
    @daphneflorshile404 3 роки тому +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!

  • @Joy-yk9pw
    @Joy-yk9pw 4 роки тому +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 роки тому +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!

  • @AbdullahDahroog
    @AbdullahDahroog 2 дні тому

    YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @O3O82OOO
    @O3O82OOO 3 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

  • @FaithfulRead
    @FaithfulRead Рік тому +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.

  • @aniksutradhar1459
    @aniksutradhar1459 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for explaining the concept of irony

  • @martagonzalez6682
    @martagonzalez6682 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +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!

  • @filizelmas3551
    @filizelmas3551 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @harshalhingonia932
    @harshalhingonia932 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @teacheralbuquerque
    @teacheralbuquerque Рік тому

    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!

  • @vee.n1c433
    @vee.n1c433 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @lucasaguilar5879
    @lucasaguilar5879 3 роки тому +3

    This video is amazing, thank you!

  • @namiswoon
    @namiswoon 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @mellaae
    @mellaae 7 місяців тому

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

  • @kayliehanguyen9076
    @kayliehanguyen9076 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Carrie . I love your video so much

  • @hannahlorah137
    @hannahlorah137 4 роки тому +4

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

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  4 роки тому

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

  • @mrduckman7858
    @mrduckman7858 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @thecitypophistorian9518
    @thecitypophistorian9518 3 роки тому +2

    I appreciate your analysis on this story!!💛💛

  • @s.m.tamalhossainboney2819
    @s.m.tamalhossainboney2819 2 роки тому

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

  • @benhuether5474
    @benhuether5474 Рік тому +1

    Do The Outsider by H.P. Lovecraft

  • @davidr.4916
    @davidr.4916 3 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

  • @katlinbarnes7829
    @katlinbarnes7829 Рік тому

    Great video, amazing analysis. So detailed!

  • @devseize
    @devseize 3 роки тому +1

    Love from India 🇮🇳

  • @sumairjosh953
    @sumairjosh953 2 роки тому

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

  • @gaikingamkamei7404
    @gaikingamkamei7404 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @menghorngchheng206
    @menghorngchheng206 3 роки тому +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! 💐

  • @JackWareingFilms
    @JackWareingFilms Рік тому

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

  • @nokwazimnguni232
    @nokwazimnguni232 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video. It really helped

  • @chongneokhongsai7326
    @chongneokhongsai7326 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @kayliehanguyen9076
    @kayliehanguyen9076 3 роки тому +2

    You save my life

  • @Marie7llor
    @Marie7llor 10 місяців тому

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

  • @joygangtekuki7780
    @joygangtekuki7780 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @troy5419
    @troy5419 2 роки тому +1

    That was really amazing and helpful

  • @boylelaishram1457
    @boylelaishram1457 2 роки тому

    Again it helps a lot ❤️ thanks

  • @khrokothele8741
    @khrokothele8741 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @fazleahmed6428
    @fazleahmed6428 Рік тому

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

  • @nousheenahmed1382
    @nousheenahmed1382 2 роки тому

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

  • @mclli562
    @mclli562 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks sooo much u saved me

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 роки тому

      I'm glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

  • @Kaito_Daiki_
    @Kaito_Daiki_ 10 місяців тому

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

  • @arethanaurah
    @arethanaurah 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @Mauwa_Aretin243
    @Mauwa_Aretin243 2 роки тому

    What connection is there between the pocket watch and hair?

  • @avangull7491
    @avangull7491 2 роки тому

    Can you please explain round characters and flat characters

  • @npaladino
    @npaladino 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @fakhrerazinikkhah3138
    @fakhrerazinikkhah3138 2 роки тому

    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 роки тому

    Please I want information about round characters and flat characters

  • @anildalal4831
    @anildalal4831 3 роки тому

    Elucidated so well , lucidly indeed 👌👍

  • @balsonnaoshekpam6240
    @balsonnaoshekpam6240 Рік тому

    Very Interesting.
    Lets discuss *Macbeth*

  • @zaharranicolesy9337
    @zaharranicolesy9337 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot ma'am!

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful!

  • @crazygardeningmalayalam
    @crazygardeningmalayalam 3 роки тому

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

  • @myfamily2592
    @myfamily2592 3 роки тому +2

    thank you so much

  • @lakshanicinec1061
    @lakshanicinec1061 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot! ❤

  • @rachellebartuline7055
    @rachellebartuline7055 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much! 🥺❤️

  • @meriemmariana7722
    @meriemmariana7722 2 роки тому

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

  • @cansuayna
    @cansuayna 3 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @jhonaldarasan6745
    @jhonaldarasan6745 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you !

  • @angelacrowe5575
    @angelacrowe5575 3 роки тому

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

  • @indiragagarai6043
    @indiragagarai6043 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much mam

  • @kandyhundal6859
    @kandyhundal6859 3 роки тому

    Can you do with the lottery by Shirley jackson??

  • @alkssalazar1
    @alkssalazar1 11 місяців тому +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

  • @blossom3614
    @blossom3614 2 роки тому +1

    thank you!

  • @SheetalBHARTI-q2q
    @SheetalBHARTI-q2q Місяць тому +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)

  • @pricrazy8675
    @pricrazy8675 27 днів тому

    thanks for this

  • @chrismorales5561
    @chrismorales5561 2 роки тому

    Thank you..

  • @EnglishwithTharakaTeacher
    @EnglishwithTharakaTeacher 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks 😊

  • @bahoumd895
    @bahoumd895 3 роки тому

    Thank u beauty .. i appreciate ❤❤

  • @bakojabar2262
    @bakojabar2262 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @hoaminhnien_3223
    @hoaminhnien_3223 9 місяців тому

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

  • @SeranyaGamage
    @SeranyaGamage 26 днів тому

  • @devseize
    @devseize 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

  • @Kurdish.c63
    @Kurdish.c63 2 роки тому +1

    Hi

  • @SK-yh8eo
    @SK-yh8eo 2 роки тому +1

    🥰🥰💓

  • @mytholo-g.5861
    @mytholo-g.5861 3 роки тому

    She pays $21 dollars.

  • @asunayuuki280
    @asunayuuki280 3 роки тому

    So... you to huh😂

  • @lilo-yv5in
    @lilo-yv5in 2 роки тому

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

  • @yessimurillo4993
    @yessimurillo4993 Місяць тому

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

  • @gaikingamkamei7404
    @gaikingamkamei7404 3 роки тому

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

    • @CarrieHoover
      @CarrieHoover  3 роки тому +1

      National Geographic has several videos about the Titanic. See what you think! ua-cam.com/video/4pywFRpEcZA/v-deo.html