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.
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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 !
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..
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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. :)
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.
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.
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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! :)
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 ?"
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.
Good question! I'd say that the ending smile is a fake one. She isn't "fine" at all. Carrying the bags to the other side is a practical thing; they need to move the suitcases to where the train will be. However, we can looks at this as a metaphor, too. They will leave this place, having "crossed over" into a new understanding about the relationship. A doomed relationship, I think.
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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!
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.
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.
When he takes the bags to the OTHER side, I interpreted that as him making the decision that she was too selfless too admit. He clearly wants the abortion but doesn't want to flat out say. She seems to not want to go through with the procedure but doesn't want to disappoint him. She says I'll do it because I don't care about me. He sees that she really doesn't what to but is afraid to say. So by taking the bags to the OTHER side he's doing what she wants by going back the way they came and not toward the abortion. This was a tough decision for him and that's why he stop to drink a beer, alone on the walk back.
Interesting! My take on it is that the man in the story is not ready for marriage and a family. I don't know if he still thinks she should have the baby, but I'm not seeing excitement on his side. He could be down on one knee proposing to her or saying, "We'll make this work," but he isn't. He's hesitating and distancing himself. He's not in a father mode. What do you think?
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It’s crazy that even 8 years later your video is helping people.
Ikr I was reading the excerpt my professor assigned, and didn’t understand the story until this vid.
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.
I love how you explain the theme and symbols in the story! Great job and thank you very much!
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 😊
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
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.
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10 years and on. This video helped me understand the story better.
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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!
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You have gotten me through sooo many English assignments even when I understand the story I watch your videos.
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This brings so much clarity to me about the point of the story! Thank you so much for helping me understand.
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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 !
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Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to add your own ideas in a comment.
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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..
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!
I know this is practically 9 years old, but this has helped tremendously. Thank you, you are so helpful!
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the big beer was ordered by the man no ?
Yes, I was lost too the first time through! Glad to help.
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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 🙏🏼
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!!
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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. :)
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.
You're welcome! Thanks for such thoughtful comments. :-)
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.
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!!
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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! :)
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Excellent analysis. I love your idea about white elephant gift. Insightful.
Thanks to you I started to understand and love Hemingway's stories
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good for my LIT class, thanks
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 ?"
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Thank you so much, I was confused when I read it for the first time.
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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.
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.
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Thank you for the explanation. I am doing online class and this is one of the assignments.
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!
Good question! I'd say that the ending smile is a fake one. She isn't "fine" at all. Carrying the bags to the other side is a practical thing; they need to move the suitcases to where the train will be. However, we can looks at this as a metaphor, too. They will leave this place, having "crossed over" into a new understanding about the relationship. A doomed relationship, I think.
I didn't know that the story was this deep. Thanks for the explanation! Keep on making analysis videos!
Great video! However, there is so much symbolism in this story that was left out. If only you were the sixtyminutescholar
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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!
You're welcome! I'm so glad this helped. This story is a challenge all right. :-)
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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.. :)
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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!
I'm so glad this helped you! Good luck with that paper!
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!
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.
Thank you for you're insight, bless you! awesome work
Wow thank you so much! This video may be old but it taught me so much.
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.
Thank you so much. I didn't understand the story until i bump this video. Thanks.
Thanks! I hope to post more videos soon. Hope your paper was great!
I like the way you explained this story. I'm doing it for one of my college classes. I have an oral presentation tomorrow !
When he takes the bags to the OTHER side, I interpreted that as him making the decision that she was too selfless too admit. He clearly wants the abortion but doesn't want to flat out say. She seems to not want to go through with the procedure but doesn't want to disappoint him. She says I'll do it because I don't care about me. He sees that she really doesn't what to but is afraid to say. So by taking the bags to the OTHER side he's doing what she wants by going back the way they came and not toward the abortion. This was a tough decision for him and that's why he stop to drink a beer, alone on the walk back.
Tha_Champ did you just really say “she was selfless? It was a tough decision for him” when he was the one pressuring her? You need to read story again
Thank you sooo much! I was so lost. It makes so much more sense to me now.
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Interesting! My take on it is that the man in the story is not ready for marriage and a family. I don't know if he still thinks she should have the baby, but I'm not seeing excitement on his side. He could be down on one knee proposing to her or saying, "We'll make this work," but he isn't. He's hesitating and distancing himself. He's not in a father mode. What do you think?
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!