The Way Up To Heaven by Roald Dahl - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about "The Way Up To Heaven" by Roald Dahl. An extremely popular story to assign to students. Let's talk about some subtle foreshadowing in the story and what makes this twist so interesting! Is the way to heaven paved with good intentions?
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0:00 Introductions
0:33 Publication, Author, + Themes
2:17 Plot Summary
5:12 Analysis
15:01 Wrap Up and Ratings
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[@TheCodeXCantina]

Roald Dahl Playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6SUY3SmgLNpnJY TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:33 Publication, Author, + Themes 2:17 Plot Summary 5:12 Analysis 15:01 Wrap Up and Ratings

[@IslaSloane_FriendofJesus]

I had to read this as an english class assignment, right after we read another suspense short story, called The Veldt, that was brutal but in an obvious way, so I didn't need to dive so deep with that one. This one took me a minute to be like, "Wait, this is a suspense unit. Where is the suspense in this book?" but then I realized that his wife brutally forced the husband to STARVE to death in an elavator- What a suprise! You guys are really good at book analysis and helped me understand this assignment! Thanks!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Oooo, Bradbury is great too! Yeah this story catches many off guard!

[@lkarlton5613]

Great analysis guys!

[@maiko4130]

Yes! I just finished the story few minutes ago, and I had to go back right away to the scene where she was “listening “! And then, I flipped pages back through to find out the house was 6 stories high. I only recently discovered his short stories for adults, been enjoying them very much! Thanks for the discussion!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Any time! Thanks for watching

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

I need to read more Roald Dahl

[@TheCodeXCantina]

:D

[@TheNerdyNarrative]

The plot summary made me flash back to the clip of Chris from the birthday tag “You’re reading what??” Yeah, babe - better stay away from the elevators.....

[@TheCodeXCantina]

At least when escalators break they are still stairs.

[@namanshah9216]

The moment I saw this video notification, I was like okay, I have to read this story. As I reached the ending of the last paragraph, I had an exact expression as 1:14. Only after a few silent moment with myself could I digest the ending. And always love to listen to your analysis and discussion.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Right? That ending is something! Thanks for the kind words

[@MartinPerez-pf4ip]

I have this summer reading project and y’all helped out a lot, thanks.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Cheers

[@theatrevision4378]

Loved this story! Reminded me of Lambs to Slaughter. Nice analysis as always

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thank you, kindly

[@attention5638]

This sounds great. Though I haven't read this, I am still impressed with some of the symbols you two pick up on. Even if I do not know the story, these analysis are great.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thanks, Pae

[@edisonlima4647]

Ok, I paused the video after the first minute, went after the story and... WOW, it's amazing! I loved it so much!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Yes! Great story

[@pollynlyubenova8365]

I love Roald Dahl. His writing style has always been very pleasant to me, the words just float so smoothly without any unnecessary complicated words and sentences which is great for me as I'm not a native english speaker. I love how he also doesn't spent time on unnecessary for the story details which a lot of writers do. Had this story given to me for a uni assignment. Had a great time reading it and went straight for some explanation commentaries. Great video and analysis.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Yes! His writing is really smooth and enjoyable for me too!

[@monsterdssi2598]

Thanks guys

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Pleasure is all ours

[@Starscreamlive]

I finally found time to read this one. Good stuff! This is I think the 3rd Dahl story I've read now where either a wife or landlady has killed her husband/man of the house? So weird to know one of the more popular children's writers of the 20th century wrote so many dark stories as well. 8/10

[@TheCodeXCantina]

One day we'll read his biography to find out what's going on beneath the covers...

[@clairedaines508]

'Do not rouse the anger of a calm man.' The meek can be equally scary if pushed too far.

[@EveryoneWhoReadsitMustConverse]

Wow, I am for real about to get a Dahl Omnibus or something... Thanks yall

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Everyman is for every man

[@thearchetype9829]

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[@Rajathon]

I need to read more Dahl. I have read a lot of his children's stories but not his short stories.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

I love my collected edition

[@Rajathon]

@@TheCodeXCantina I have it on my to buy list if I can find it used.

[@thearchetype9829]

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[@corinnemurphy7278]

I just listened to an audio reading if "The Way Up to Heaven." Thank you so much for this clear explanation of the story's ending, and for confirming my own suspicions, I knew the husband would need some help at some point. 😱'

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kolis_lady]

Glad I found this channel because these endings just confuse me😆

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Definitely a double take ending!!

[@deanie3824]

I have a hatred of being late, so ya know what, I wouldn't blame her.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Pascal has the eye twitch down...

[@deanie3824]

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[@thearchetype9829]

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[@readingreignbro5680]

Willy Wonka: " So Charlie, you've won the lifetime supply of chocolate, the Oompa Loompas have sung to you life lessons, you've thwarted Slugwirth's elaborate ruse, and you're now in a position to ease your families suffering more than you could ever have imagined, now if you'll just step on this elevator ......"

[@TheCodeXCantina]

So you're saying you have no fire exit? We have to have stairs around here somewhere Mr. Wonka...

[@readingreignbro5680]

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[@thearchetype9829]

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[@dairaromero5865]

so, at the end, mrs foster murders her husband? i´ve read this book it´s just that i speak spanish and it´s a little complicated to me to understand it! heh

[@TheCodeXCantina]

We are lead to believe so

[@Blueaspen391]

if you haven't read the story, don't watch this video. It's a spoiler. And once you read the story you won't feel you need to watch this video either.