Hills Like White Elephants -- Analysis

[@arihopper4367]

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

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9 years now, lol

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[@michaelamccracken1285]

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

[@Griot007]

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

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]

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]

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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[@hherora2352]

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[@mosababutoha6304]

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

[@kimsamala5332]

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

[@NoellVidaurri]

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!

[@SixMinuteScholar]

You're welcome!

[@jazminhernandez5927]

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[@SixMinuteScholar]

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[@elizadanielle8814]

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

[@Bgiverny]

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 !

[@istiaquechowdhury5118]

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

[@nazirdanish3109]

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.

[@blaikeboyd4157]

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

You're welcome! Glad to help!

[@elsborn8034]

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..

[@ambervelasco3258]

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[@judesamuelescol4726]

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

You're welcome! Hope it helps!

[@SixMinuteScholar]

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

[@GenevieveMonroe]

12 YEARS LATER. Thank you!!!!!

[@ms3173]

This is relaxing to listen too

[@SixMinuteScholar]

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

[@ashtonshedd5306]

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

[@karinaquezada5793]

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

You're welcome!! It's a pleasure.

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[@SixMinuteScholar]

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[@edgingchowder]

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

[@donovandouglas]

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]

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

[@Ice90001]

the big beer was ordered by the man no ?

[@Alice-xd5ve]

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[@TheUltimateMarioFan]

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!!

[@SixMinuteScholar]

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[@SixMinuteScholar]

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[@Frank2489]

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 🙏🏼

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it helped. :-)

[@dunno0666]

amazing analysis

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[@SixMinuteScholar]

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

[@mella8296]

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

[@brendesita]

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

[@magaatron3217]

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

I'm glad! It's tricky all right.

[@SixMinuteScholar]

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.

[@irusia1574]

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

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

[@LeftoverPat]

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[@SixMinuteScholar]

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

[@XXxThexEmoxKidxXX]

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. :)

[@Boxerr54]

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

[@norakirishima4071]

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

[@paolalpelaytay]

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! :)

[@PsychoDragonfly]

Very clear and informative, thanks for this

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[@deemaahmed941]

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[@calumbrunton7782]

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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[@darkmatter1845]

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

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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

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[@SixMinuteScholar]

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.

[@mckenziemorris7977]

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.

[@aquinn2351]

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[@SixMinuteScholar]

You're very welcome. So glad to help!

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[@redrabbit9434]

you saved me!!!

[@ranivjk4317]

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.

[@Saskue101]

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]

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

[@stephanierosa5930]

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[@robsright4256]

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

[@hidayetbaysal5772]

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

[@giganticwalrus]

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!

[@steveevans711]

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

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!

[@lucifersam1399]

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

You're so right!

[@kaleidojess]

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

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

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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!

[@SixMinuteScholar]

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

[@sapphirestar9145]

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

[@cassie8382]

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

[@shadowsofyou6679]

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

[@Charoum]

Thank you for you're insight, bless you! awesome work

[@davinci451]

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.

[@adamplaying5650]

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

[@SixMinuteScholar]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful!

[@SixMinuteScholar]

Good idea! I'll take a look for it.

[@alegna226]

This was a phenomenal analysis!! Thank you!

[@shifeixiang1]

good for my LIT class, thanks

[@rebeccajohnson3337]

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]

BROOKS I wish my classes were LIT

[@SixMinuteScholar]

Hope your presentation went well!

[@ItsNotJustinMarcelo]

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

[@stevenheinze297]

Wish there was enough to write about in this story when analyzing themes.

[@SixMinuteScholar]

Try "relationships"?

[@Azizonblitz]

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.. :)

[@rebeccamolnar1757]

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.

[@cuhduh]

Wow thank you so much! This video may be old but it taught me so much.

[@SixMinuteScholar]

You're welcome! Glad I could make it more clear for you!

[@SixMinuteScholar]

Hope the paper was great!

[@dog-thebounty-hunter3144]

This is an insane piece. I watched it in english class and i literally yelled what? right in the middle. What was the point of this story?

[@josefelix907]

Thanks for the very insightful comments!!!