Where the Crawdads Sing Explained | Ending Explained

[@lucasblue20]

Hope this is helpful and offers some new insights! What were your thoughts and ideas about Where The Crawdads Sing? I would love to discuss! Let me know below!!

[@stacysatterfield2154]

Hi Lucas several of us went to see the movies. Between late Pat Conroy, Nicholas Sparks the genres matched up. Question did Kya take early bus back home to Berkley Cove to get her revenge on her preditior? Then go back to see her publisher in Greenville, SC? OR did TATE help her get revenge as he burned the poem, crushed the scallop shell in the sand because he threw Kya his red cap? We all truly liked the movie I loved it. My sister read the book and I sent her your analysis video to comment. If she does write to you her name is Holly. 3 of my family members live in the low Country of SC. The location of the movie I had a feeling it was either SC, LA. No way those marshes, Spanish Moss hanging from the tree in NC? Nor Crocs there but in SC, LA, FL. I have visited my dad since 2010 and have seen gators. He's lived down in SC FOR over 15 years..Murrells Inlet most of the time then a few years in Beaufort, SC, now outside of Helena's Isle, SC

[@leesquirrel3550]

I just finished the book. I loved it! It was an escape to a much quieter, peaceful place. To be honest...I'm not sure I want to see the movie. Kya's most private thought and observations will be lost on film. That was the best part for me. I understand her on many levels. Growing up on the So. Calif beaches...I never really felt that I belonged in the sea of blonde beautiful girls around me. I know very well the difference between alone and lonely. I am still a single independent woman if 62. And feel no need to change that.

[@juliaa.w.2228]

Lucas, very thoughtful explanation of these very interesting themes ❤. I just watched the movie and felt so sad for this young girl being abused and abandoned 😢She did hide from her predators most of the movie. But then I saw her turning point when she hit back and screamed. All that anger from her whole life was released. I had great empathy for her ❤. I was so happy she then had a full life with her true love in the Marsh ❤

[@juliaa.w.2228]

Lucas, I would be interested in hearing how pivotal emotional story moments made you feel?

[@estelsaradop492]

You did a great job. After listening to you I'm planning to buy the book

[@scotts510]

There are so many hints that she did it... -Petting the cat she looks at the fur on her hand..and you can tell she is a bit pissed at herself for missing fiber -Talking about the firefly killing the mate at the dinner with publisher...and pretty much saying she understands the reason for that, to survive. Then her first drawing she hangs up when she is found not guilty...it was a firefly -And note she never says in the movie she did not do it. This is why she does not want to take the stand.

[@lovesunshine7704]

Precisely

[@marlongutierrez7746]

there is a scene where she covers a footprint that's why there is a missing footprint

[@finegentleman7820]

When is that? Ho could I Miss it?🤦

[@lovesunshine7704]

@@finegentleman7820 when she has Tate visiting her...she covers the footprints, it’s in a daytime scene earlier if I’m correct

[@misao1993]

​@@lovesunshine7704 Yeah, I think so. I recall she told him that they need to change the place they meet, she took him somewhere else and kept on hiding the footprints they were leaving behind so that no one could trace them again.

[@miahmyuh]

stop me if i’m off but this would make the scene where she runs away from the town police even deeper, you as the watcher just thinks it’s because of her timid nature and shy-fulness of society, but in fact she runs because she knows what she did and figured she’d been caught

[@michaelone9475]

When i saw that shell at the end i was like “hell yeah! Good job Kya! He deserved that shit!”

[@IamRyanBui]

@@michaelone9475 that’s not even the same shells though she could’ve had a pocket full of those..

[@mpetersen6]

Also when she's writing down the bus schedule.

[@isabelle9914]

@@IamRyanBui it is the same one.. have you watched the movie 😂

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Oh my gosh yes!

[@paulaooook]

Finally a review by an intellectual that can understand the themes of the movie and weave them together in a review. Thank you!

[@lucasblue20]

Wow, this is so wonderful to read! It’s really fulfilling when I encounter a viewer who prefers a more theme-driven video. I find the thematic elements of a film the most fascinating because they reflect our everyday lives. Thank you so much!!

[@Shallaggg]

I just saw two reviews and was deeply disappointed with how the story completely went over their heads. I love your review and it was so refreshing to see someone with the same appreciation for the film! Love your work definitely coming back to see more! ❤

[@rustyshackleford6035]

@@Shallaggg and from a man no less alot of men won't even watch this because chick flick 🙄

[@paulaooook]

@@lucasblue20 Just saw this. You're welcome Lucas

[@aprilsun8562]

Maybe Kya was so in tune with Nature Nature protected her....

[@madhurabarve1077]

People forget to highlight one basic thing - why did Kya stay in the marsh and refuse to move to the city even when she had the money? It's because she was hopeful that her mother would return home one day, and she wanted to be there for when that happened. This is seen in the ending when Kya sees her mother return home to her, which was her wish all her life, and then she passes away in peace.

[@markuse3472]

I don't know about the book, I don't have time for reading most books. But in the movie, it gave nothing to believe she stayed in the marsh in hopes her mom would return someday, it was just the moment that had her picture her mom.

[@queens6583]

@@markuse3472 I agree, her mom and brother leaving her behind was monumental to her and she wanted them to be able to come back and find her.

[@Christyone]

Chase is a familiar character. Men who are loved by the community but in secret abuse women. Women know they won’t be defended against these kinds of men. I’m glad Kya protected herself without the help of a community that failed her her whole life.

[@rustyshackleford6035]

She really missed a bullet there if she would have married Chase she would have wound up like her mother

[@anneb889]

I always thought of it more that she wasn’t going to endure what her mother went through with her father, but yes, the golden boy quarterback is never going to be accountable.

[@keithray9421]

I like to think Jumpin whacked him and gave her back the necklace.

[@OverRule1]

Chase reminds me of a dude I use to know in college that would have several girlfriends at the same time and the girls didn't know he was cheating because he kept his distance from most of them, however, he knew exactly what to say to each of them to keep his foot in the door for whenever he felt like sleeping with them

[@LonnieBhi]

@@OverRule1 these kind of men will gaslight you & tell you you're crazy the moment you catch them in a lie

[@yvonneshanson1525]

I found the movie extremely moving and cried almost throughout it. One thought is how nature's laws are in essence more fair than the laws of humans and the contrast there is there.. Nature became Kya's mom and taught her to fend for herself better than any societal parental figure or institution could.

[@rohanraga2228]

What’s there to cry? and I myself cry so easily

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

@yvonneshanson1525 Me too! I cried the whole movie. I love your comment! 🥰

[@maryannazurin2322]

Non stop crying for sure!

[@intheraw6393]

@@rohanraga2228 Good for you lol. People cry based on their own experiences, perspectives and beliefs, aspects..

[@lauriebriggs9705]

Kya’s brother told her to find safety from her father far out in the marsh “ where the crawdads sing.” The title of the book, I Know Where the Crawdads Sing, is her saying she knows how to find safety, to survive. She knew how to survive her predators. Hence, the ending showing how she survived Chase.

[@greywolf7577]

If a woman was bothering a man and he killed her, I don't think people would be so quick to take his side. Why is it different here with the genders flipped?

[@susanhughes6604]

excellent line here she knew how to survive her predators

[@IamRyanBui]

@@susanhughes6604 there’s a new predator movie on the line. Hope she can survive that too.

[@kimnation3948]

Yes! Her whole life she was in survival mode. Even at dinner with her publishers, she was discussing nature life and survival. She learned how to deal with her father and she dealt with Chase too! Loved this movie!!

[@tammyslatten]

I saw the move .I so thought they showed it at the end or I'm dreaming?

[@duckydrummer6331]

At the end, I was shocked when Tate finds Chase’s necklace, indicating that Kya did indeed kill Chase.

[@barbarasherman6007]

No, if you read the book, Tate was as surprised as anyone else but said he admired her for her ability to plan and actually Carry it out. And in the book he found the necklace under the floor in the living room.

[@nyppo]

@TroubadorPoet Yes and no. In the book during the court proceedings they come up with a theory of how she could have done it within so little time but it's just left as a theory. At the very end of the book Tate finds the necklace and it's implied that the very same theory that felt like a ridiculous reach was true.

[@barbarasherman6007]

@TroubadorPoet no. It said Tate found her in the boat. I believe he assumed it was a heart attack

[@brendakauffman2222]

@TroubadorPoet The book makes it very clear that Kya killed Chase. It is Tate who finds a poem and the necklace and realizes she really did kill him.

[@brendakauffman2222]

@@nyppo Yep, she had to know the tide and everything had to be perfectly timed.

[@svvmaq_]

as someone who grew up in a dysfunctional home and didn’t find acceptance at school either but found solace in nature that i didn’t anywhere.. i really related to this film/kya and it at times was a hard watch bc of it.

[@nikhitanandi4622]

One thing from the book which I don’t think the movie really conveyed how Tate shared Kya’s passion for the marsh, but that his passion was mainly scientific. I don’t think the movie ever delved into Tate’s drive ambition in his scientific career, which is what really led him to abandon Kya. Tate never wanted to fit in to the societal norms of his small town, but he did want to pursue career opportunities in his university, and he knew that he could not do that and maintain his relationship with Kya because she would never be comfortable outside of the marsh.

[@destiney47]

With him dead she can sleep sound and safe at night and move on with her life and even take the boat and be in the marsh all she wants. there’s a scene where he was seaching for her on his boat and as she sees him she says that people like chase and her father wont rest until they have the last punch so it was either him or her at this point and she choose to give him the last punch!

[@nikolavideomaker]

Cant believe people are approving of her actions, lol

[@TheMarkmcr]

​@@nikolavideomaker yep. She was still dangerous

[@maryannazurin2322]

​@@nikolavideomakerjust curious, what do you think she should have done?

[@intheraw6393]

Ohhhh of course,THANK you.

[@atikah2742]

I just finished watching the movie. I had the feeling she killed him becase of the scene where she was talking with her lawyer about the plea bargain she replies “Mr Milton I won’t say anything that implies guilt”. I believe she was not talking about her being guilty but instead about feeling guilty of what she did besides throughout the movie I don’t remember hearing her saying she didn’t do it. The poem was just a confirmation. This is from just watching the movie

[@FREEDOM-qb8db]

1. Fast forward to the part of the movie where there is an altercation on "Jumpin's" pier between Tate and Chase. The red stocking cap is thrown down onto the pier and "Jumpin" very purposely picks up the cap and "RUBS IT ON HIS OWN BIB OVERALLS" before returning it to Tate. The camera makes a point of slightly zooming in slowly to see the cap being rubbed on "Jumpin's" clothing. THIS is how the fibers of the cap were transferred to Chase. Why else would they show the seen on the pier that I just described? 2. Near the end when Kaya is in "Jumpin's" store saying her goodbyes to him, he insists on knowing what Chase had done to Kaya. Then he says, "you keep me informed on your trip. Let me know when you are in Greenville and when you are leaving." He was obviously trying top protect Kaya's alibi. "Jumpin" cared deeply for Kaya. "Jumpin" killed Chase, sure thing, to prevent him from hurting Kaya anymore. I'm right about this but almost everybody missed. Tell me what you think, please. I'd love to hear back.

[@kinspirational1611]

@@FREEDOM-qb8db Wow that's very clever! I actually would prefer this being the case instead of her doing it. Because it seems impossible to do everything in so little time especially being out of town.

[@renzdealexandria1189]

@@FREEDOM-qb8dbwhen I was watching the movie, i have two suspects, Tate or Jumping. But after reading the book it tells everything in the book. The book is more detailed.

[@Garett6]

Loved the book. Read it twice. Loved the movie. Saw it twice. However, I have heard several times in movie reviews that Tate "crushes" the shell at the end, however, that's not the ending we have in our version of the movie. In our movie ending, Tate removes the string from the shell, and drops it into the surf as the waves cover it up with sand, stones, and other shells. But he doesn't "crush" it. Anyway, really enjoyed the story, and I put it on my Summer Reading List for my English students. Have a great day. I enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing.

[@montesterling5904]

I love how every creature must do whatever it takes to survive. The enemy that tortures must die and this justifies murder

[@greywolf7577]

If a woman was bothering a man and he killed her, I doubt people would be so quick to take his side. Why is it different here with the genders flipped?

[@nissan_tb48]

What I love about this whole ending though is just the justification for murder as acceptable (in my opinion anyway) and why she lives the rest of her life without guilt or regret. She warned him to leave her alone, he refused. He destroyed most of her precious work, continued to harass her which lead her to live in fear. She understood that the system can not protect her, as she was a hated outcast in a society that always judged her without ever knowing her story. Now we know she was highly intelligent enough to plan a calculated murder and cover it up. But all of this would have been easily avoided if Chase, the predator, had just did as she asked and leave her be. There are many hints in the film where she talks about the female Praying Mantis and female Fireflies eating their male as not acts of evil but rather a natural way to SURVIVE. She did what she had to do to and I finished the film understanding that she was, and still is a good person, regardless of the murder. Kind of thought it was real boss of her to get away with it tbh. I think she deserved that win 😂

[@morganlily.]

Watching this movie I had no idea what a crawdad was, but learning that they’re actually very quiet changed the whole meaning of the title to me. This video was so well made.

[@biguy617]

I was surprised none of her friends took the stand as character witnesses. The problem with that is they become suspects of Chase’s death themselves. Her brother doesn’t take the stand. The black couple doesn’t take the stand. Tate doesn’t take the stand. But if they did they would become suspects.

[@allweneedislove13]

No Its simply because in a trial they cannot testify on anything else but the case. Her friends had nothing to say about that.

[@anhLe-hn3ig]

If the store keeper, Jody & Tate took the stand and tell how bad Chase beaten her, then the jury would have reason to believe there was motive for Kya's killing. By NOT bringing into court that Kya was abused by Chase, by her dad....the jury only have the circumstantial-weak evidences presented by the DA. Kya's lawyer knew, and he was wise NOT to bring that up in court. She told Chase she would kill him if he cross her again. Not heeding her warning, Chase damaged her home. Knowing that Chase would NEVER let her be, she devised a plan and executed it flawlessly. She did what she has to do to survive. She suffers no ghost of Chase.; she has NO regret. The 'marsh' has taught her well.

[@Julie.u.n]

You generally can’t testify about someone’s character, only about facts that are relevant to the case.

[@biguy617]

@@allweneedislove13 I am just thinking she could have used character witnesses to prove she was in an abusive relationship

[@aiissa999]

At first I guess she killed Chase and then I suspect Tate and eventually I thought it was her dad. Just to realize she did it. I forgot how the storyline present her as a person. Besides generating a shy, creative and a loner girl, shes a strong person capable of anything including defending herself in any method. She was left alone with her abusive father. It is odd how she never have any bruises while others household members bruised all over their faces. She told us how to live with an abusive person, and we even can see how her father capable to show his kindness towards her. Kya is a very good in human's psychology since she is a good observer. This story is a brilliant in a very subtle way. 10/10

[@FREEDOM-qb8db]

Nope! 1. Fast forward to the part of the movie where there is an altercation on "Jumpin's" pier between Tate and Chase. The red stocking cap is thrown down onto the pier and "Jumpin" very purposely picks up the cap and "RUBS IT ON HIS OWN BIB OVERALLS" before returning it to Tate. The camera makes a point of slightly zooming in slowly to see the cap being rubbed on "Jumpin's" clothing. THIS is how the fibers of the cap were transferred to Chase. Why else would they show the seen on the pier that I just described? 2. Near the end when Kaya is in "Jumpin's" store saying her goodbyes to him, he insists on knowing what Chase had done to Kaya. Then he says, "you keep me informed on your trip. Let me know when you are in Greenville and when you are leaving." He was obviously trying top protect Kaya's alibi. "Jumpin" cared deeply for Kaya. "Jumpin" killed Chase, sure thing, to prevent him from hurting Kaya anymore. I'm right about this but almost everybody missed. Tell me what you think, please. I'd love to hear back.

[@darknerd8332]

@@FREEDOM-qb8db Nah fam, it was Kya. The ending poem confirms it

[@intheraw6393]

@@FREEDOM-qb8db But.. then.. why would her husband be so shocked about the necklace? And what would be the point of the poem? You don't think they tossed that in there to throw ppl off?

[@marlenelamb7820]

@@FREEDOM-qb8db Pretty good deduction dear Watson but I think she definitely did it. Enjoyed the movie, highly recommended & is worth a watch 👍

[@annehogan933]

I think the fire tower that Chase falls to his death from is significant. This is the place that Chase takes Kya to and shows her how you can see the whole marsh, a view of the marsh she had never seen before. This man-made structure meant to keep people safe but now derelict and reportedly unsafe! Is this how he was able to track her movements and sneak up on her? What better place to lure him to his death, when prey must become predator!

[@OverRule1]

I don't think she did it. She was in Greenville and none of the bus drivers said they drove her back. Only drove her to Greenville and that's it. There is no way she could get all the way there and back to Greenville with no ride. Plus Tate knew where to find the necklace which is proof enough that he did it to protect her

[@postemup1459]

Maybe he really did fall trying to track Kya from the tower. She was hiding from him at that time in her boat.

[@ellenchristensen6625]

@@OverRule1 In the book she disguises herself on the bus...once as a man and once as an old woman. That's why the bus drivers said they didn't see her. She used the trip to Greenville as an alibi.

[@veef1039]

@@ellenchristensen6625THANK YOU……… I did wonder 💭

[@krissynatalia6903]

Your analysis is so detailed and thoughtfully delivered. Loved the movie and your analysis does it justice!

[@lucasblue20]

Wow this means so much to me, thank you! So happy to hear you loved it, and thank you for watching!!

[@brandyreads]

Great video, I haven’t watched the movie yet but I did read the book. I will say the only thing that is different from the book that is in the movie is the spirit of her mother. It wouldn’t shock me if the screenwriters wanted to embellish that ending scene more for dramatic affect. There were a couple of ending quotes from the book that I especially loved, one was: “She knew the years of isolation had altered her behavior until she was different from others, but it wasn’t her fault she’d been alone. Most of what she knew, she learned from the wild. Nature had nurtured, tutored, and protected her when no one else would. If consequences resulted from her behaving differently, then they too were functions of life‘s fundamental core”.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!! Yeah, I think the film understands the sentiment of the book, and I could enjoy it for that reason. But I assume the book explores the ideas and themes to a much deeper level, and the quote you pulled just shows how well the book can expand on the ideas I saw demonstrated in the film. It’s so great to hear your input as a reader of the book, I loved reading your insights! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@stacieborchert8596]

Love how calming your voice is! Found your video late at night after putting wild toddlers to sleep. Watched the movie with my husband earlier today. Great thoughts and summary! 🙂

[@lucasblue20]

It's so comforting to hear that my voice is calming haha thank you so much, and I'm really glad you enjoyed my thoughts. All the best to you and your family, thank you for watching!

[@kaylawilliams2737]

The way you speak is so eloquent and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your breakdown of the story! Your voice is so calming!

[@lucasblue20]

Wow this is so touching to read, I’m so thrilled u find my voice and choice of words enjoyable, it means so much to me! Thank you!!

[@elliemcallister]

Enjoyed the video. Great book and looking forward to seeing the film this weekend. Throwing in my interpretation - it’s not that Kya prefers to be alone in the marsh (as you said the difference between being lonely and alone). I agree she feels more alone outside the marsh but in the book she says to her brother at one point ‘I am isolation’ and I think her enduring isolation makes her deeply unhappy. I feel she pushes away the world outside the marsh. She pushes away others or keeps them at arm’s length so they can’t reject or hurt her. Life has taught her that’s what people do, so to protect herself she chooses to be alone and isolated and finds it hard to trust others. The only stability and constant she’s had during her life has been the marsh so that’s what she relies on. She didn’t choose to be alone but found that isolation was the way to survive. But she was very lonely.

[@lucasblue20]

This is a great point, yeah I should’ve highlighted that she still is lonely at the marsh, just less lonely, that’s why I inserted that text saying she needs family. Thank you for bringing this up and expanding upon it so well, and im glad to hear you enjoyed, thank you!!

[@elainehailstone5497]

I feel the same way you do!

[@bjacob9998]

It was heart wrenching in the beginning when the husband/father was beating his family. Any woman who’s had any abuse - verbal, psychological, physical etc will feel her pain even with everyone abandoning her. You failed to mention the father who was a drunk and the boyfriend raped her twice ladies. Don’t accept either behavior in a man.

[@kitteekittee4010]

The father raped her????

[@lanebates9468]

Loved the book and movie. Lucas you are a charming individual and your analysis of this story and characters is very insightful! Cheers D.L.

[@lucasblue20]

So nice to hear you loved both, and thank you so much for you kind words. I love to analyze art, and I just started speaking on camera, so your words mean so much to me. Thank you!!

[@danielkinney6325]

I love this video. One of my favorite movies of all time. You did a great job on this.

[@cardcollector0385]

Haven’t read the book, but the movie was fantastic. I wasn’t expecting much, but it really touched me and won me over. I have a daughter, college age now, but Kya reminded me of her. I would give if it 5/5 stars.

[@bigfoot2134]

Better read the Book. The Book is 100 times better and then you will see how disappointing this movie really turned out to be.

[@reivang7196]

@@bigfoot2134 Books Smooks.

[@syloson3807]

Great movie! Watched it last night not expecting much but got so much more. My 15 year old daughter loved it also

[@lucasblue20]

It’s so sweet to hear you and your daughter enjoyed it! I enjoyed the film as well! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@maplepanda149]

I've only just seen the movie, so I don't know about the details of the shell necklace in the book. My thoughts are if he wore it all the time, how did his family/friend never question it or its connection to Kya? Why was he so comfortable wearing it so openly?

[@judithtjed]

For him to wear it like a trophy. Remember when he was bragging to his friends about her bedmanners and Tate heard. That is why he was wearing it.

[@starmazaheri7448]

Thank you very much for this wonderful review and explanation of this movie. I loved it. And thank to all who left great comments. I'm glad I found you Lucas. Keep up the great work.

[@slkknifelover]

I loved this movie! Beautiful acting and filming. What a great story.

[@ginap4386]

Thanks for your review on this film! I had been debating whether or not to go see it and now I think I will. I loved your thoughts regarding "loneliness" vs "alone." Can't wait for the next video!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!! The movie was enjoyable for me, I wouldn’t say it’s a “must watch” but I really loved the subject matter and ideas explored. And it means a lot to me that you appreciated my alone/lonely comparison, the movie demonstrated that quite well. Thank you so much for watching and keeping up!!

[@ashtynscott4563]

I just got done watching it and it was amazing. Definitely worth the watch

[@chenryrex]

My bride and I saw the movie this past weekend. Both of us loved it. I've only read one book before seeing the movie and thought the movie sucked. There is just no way that a filmmaker can put everything in a movie, that is in the book, due to time limitations, not to mention that, when you read the book, you "see" the characters in your mind, and everyone sees them differently. You will always be disappointed if you read the book, first. That being said, I will read the book, when I'm done with the one, I'm reading now. I loved this movie and will watch it again, when the DVD is released.

[@wordswordswords8203]

very good point. the book is much much better. beautiful book.

[@kathiethompson6719]

Books usually are better than the film adaptations. I've read most of Pat Conroy's books (Prince of Tides, etc.) and they are all set in that area, but depict many truths about real people. His books can be "gritty" like the movies. Down the rabbit hole and I then read "Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil" based on a true story set in Savannah, GA. Highly recommend the book and the movie for that one (author was a friend of Conroy's) as well as all of Pat Conroy's books to understand the mindset of North and South Carolina's people. Then, read Dorothea Benton Frank's books, too, as they are set in South Carolina where she grew up, like Conroy.

[@wordswordswords8203]

@@kathiethompson6719 OMG, how interesting. I read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil like decades ago and loved it! Loved the feel of it. Thanks for telling me about Pat Conroy and Dorothea Benton Frank. Yea! Love to get book recommendations. Hmm. Let me see if I can think of one for you. Well, not necessarily in that vein, well kind of, fiction blended with nature, Andrea Barret and her book Ship Fever. Beautifully written, lots of science and nature but fiction. Short stories actually but very good. Happy reading!

[@kathiethompson6719]

@@wordswordswords8203 After I read "Midnight..." and researched the house where it was filmed and its history, I then wanted to visit Savannah, Georgia. So much history there! The movie, "Glory," was also filmed in the same house built by Johnnie Mercer's great-grandfather in about 1862. He never lived in the house, however. The dining room is used in "Glory" where Matthew Broderick is given his commission that later proves to be his character's undoing. Beautiful home. The street was filled with dirt to be 1860's authentic for horse travel. The murder in "Midnight" really occurred there in 1981. Love how stories relate to real life. Pat Conroy's account of his year teaching poor, Black children on Daufuskie Island, S.C. is a really good book and speaks to the "good 'ole boy" network in the South. I'll check out Andrea Barret's writing. Thanks and happy reading, too!

[@ewolfgirl]

Great analysis! Just finished the book 2 weeks ago and saw the movie last night. The acting by ‘young Kya’ in particular was stellar. Poor girl; couldn’t one of the siblings take her with, instead of leaving her with that abusive Dad? 😣 I kinda missed (in the movie) the close bond that the book showed between Kya and Jody and the big scar he had across his face for life, from the dad’s abuse. The movie ending seemed a little abrupt and made more sense in the book when Tate finds all the hidden poems and Chase’s necklace. A double surprise! Feel like having some voice-over in the movie of Kya reciting ‘Amanda Hamilton’s’ poem, would’ve enriched the movie. Overall the movie was truer to the book than many adaptations are 👏

[@jm1551701]

I agree, why the hell would any of the siblings leave her alone with that A-Hole father, and just run I just watched this film with my wife, I would rather sit through an hour of Perry Mason, so much that does not make any sense, why, how and where, and how long, so I give this film a big thumbs down. "BORING!!!

[@chsparkle]

Haven't read the book, I think hearing the poem would have been good because I kept expecting to have Chase's murder explained, how did she lure him out, ect?

[@melissapietrone9884]

I was disappointed they didn’t show how Tate found the book and necklace in the book. Why couldn’t they do thatttt

[@Nightbird1914]

Beautiful, accurate review. I loved the book and this was one of the very few times I have loved the movie as much as the book. I would mention the hauntingly beautiful Taylor Swift song at the end.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you! I enjoyed the Taylor Swift song as well, had a very Lana Del Rey style to it. And I’m so glad you liked the movie (especially as a fan of the book), I did as well. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@xolang]

@@lucasblue20 I just watched it today and I actually thought Lana del Rey was the singer. I even told the friend I watched it with that it's probably Lana del Rey. 😅

[@N1S1F1]

Wow! What a thorough breakdown of a thematically dense book/film. Awesome job dude. Definitely subscribing to your channel. Also great editing, and your voice sounds great. I can’t stand people who don’t use a pop filter on LDC mics.

[@maureenwoodard9588]

You did en excellent job of narration ‘ your voice is very nice too and soothing

[@stacysatterfield2154]

Just saw an official trailer on this movie and am listening to your analysis of it. Looks like something Pat Conroy would of written about in Beaufort, SC. And I'm sure my sister and dad will see it. This looks like something I could definitely get into. SOLITARY EXISTANCE is not for everyone but it is for me. Thanks Lucas loved your video!

[@lucasblue20]

If you like themes around peaceful solitude, I think you’ll really enjoy this one. It explores it in an interesting way. Hope you have fun, and thank you so much, I’m really glad you liked the video!

[@Garett6]

Last year the book popped up on my library suggestion page. I liked the title so I read it......I 'devoured' it....I couldn't believe how much I enjoyed this story. I immediately started looking for others that read it, but then the more I thought about it, I didn't want anyone to ruin it for me, so I didn't discuss it for it a while. But I am an English teacher, and so it came up in our department meetings, and it was so much fun to discuss it and was happy to hear others enjoyed it as much as I did. I was apprehensive when they cast a Brit to play the title role, but the actress nailed it. The actors/cast/crew/Reese/Taylor all did an amazing job. My one and only critique is that opening scene with that damn CGI Blue Heron....it was so hideous, I just couldn't enjoy the opening....but the ending-THEE ENDING! was aA-mazing with Taylor's awesome soundtrack song.....it totally was a A+ / 5 star/ 2 thumbs up movie! LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!

[@postemup1459]

What a nice breakdown of this movie. Well done!

[@Christyone]

Omgoshhh I’m so glad I found this channel. I loved the review.

[@jennyferrios245]

In the end when I saw the shell, I was blown away. She did it! 😔She lived with that secret until her death. wow. I have mix feelings that if it was a true story, I don’t think he deserved to die. Afterall, she could have just left with her brother. But it is her home. It was an amazing story and amazing movie.

[@OceanSongBird6355]

Wow this was awesome! I had been debating whether or not I wanted to see the film but now I’m very interested and all due to your amazing video! I really like all the thoughts and imagery that you put into this and how detailed you explained this. I’m a film student and we had an entire class on how to do this and had to do a paper similar to this so I am also very impressed and will definitely subscribe and take a look at your other videos I’m also curious have you ever seen the movie Citizen Kane? That might not be the exact name as it’s been a while but I would love to see what you would have to say for that movie but fair warning it’s an older film and it is very long so would totally understand you not wanting to watch it but it is also one of the most symbolic movies that I have ever seen and I would be very interested in seeing what you would say about it. But if not no worries 😉 and I hope you have an awesome day! Thanks for the vid!

[@lucasblue20]

Omg this is so incredibly sweet of you to say! It means so much to me to hear that you think the video is amazing. And yeah, the movie is good to check out for its thematic depth. I wouldn’t say it’s excellent from a filmmaking standpoint, but I think it’s enjoyable overall, I had a good time. And Citizen Kane is phenomenal! I would need to rewatch it to capture the greater themes and finer details, but I most certainly can do a video on it. Classic Explained polls will come back to the channel later this summer, and I will make sure to include it in at least a few of those polls. I hope it wins! Thank you so much for your fantastic input and fresh suggestion, and thank you so much for watching!!

[@barbarasherman6007]

Read the book as well. It is excellent

[@ashxbash1001]

Love these deep analyses. Watched it Monday and it was a good 7/10. Didn't read the book tho, but ready for this review😎🍿

[@lucasblue20]

So glad you enjoyed the film, I did as well, and I love that you love the videos, thank you so much!!

[@ashxbash1001]

@@lucasblue20 Ofcc! Keep it up🥰🥰🪄

[@erickah5947]

You did a great job on this. Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!! This really means a lot!

[@ShimmerBodyCream]

What a beautiful analysis. You're so astute!

[@lucasblue20]

Wow, this is so kind of you to say, thank you! I love doing it, so this really means a lot to me!!

[@MrJurriaans]

Thanks for your contribution! The character of Kaya reminded me of the character Chance in Jerzy Kosinki’s book ‘Being There’. He also has nature (the garden in which he grew up) as his teacher and uses this knowledge as a guideline for himself and others.

[@Aleakwe]

4:18 describes my spirit at one with peace and nature. Love how you share your insights. Obulu (thank you)

[@barbiquearea]

Great video. You made some very insightful points about its themes and I really enjoyed your explanations. Its interesting how you mention the themes of predator and prey that are peppered throughout this movie because the very first time we see Kya she is hiding from the police, then starts running from them as they try to bring her in as a suspect. This is the first time we see her and it establishes her as someone who runs away and hides from others (i.e predators), which by the end of the movie gets flipped on its head when she becomes the predator to her tormentor Chase.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed my ideas! And yes, you've articulated it beautifully, all she knew how to do was run and hide, but throughout the film she becomes so much more. It was one of my favorite aspects of the movie. Thank you so much for this, and thank you for watching!!

[@kims8317]

Love your analysis! This was a powerful movie, and I think your view of it is spot on.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!! So glad the film touched you, it is powerful. Thank you so much for watching!

[@susan6351]

I never read the book but saw the movie today and LOVED LOVED IT.

[@AEB72112]

I admit...I actually thought Tate had killed Chase, an Kya was protecting Tate. I was shocked at the end when he discovered she had killed Chase!!

[@jediahlight1583]

Yes but remember Tate gave her the red hat before she left. I think they both knew and planned it

[@FREEDOM-qb8db]

You missed it! 1. Fast forward to the part of the movie where there is an altercation on "Jumpin's" pier between Tate and Chase. The red stocking cap is thrown down onto the pier and "Jumpin" very purposely picks up the cap and "RUBS IT ON HIS OWN BIB OVERALLS" before returning it to Tate. The camera makes a point of slightly zooming in slowly to see the cap being rubbed on "Jumpin's" clothing. THIS is how the fibers of the cap were transferred to Chase. Why else would they show the seen on the pier that I just described? 2. Near the end when Kaya is in "Jumpin's" store saying her goodbyes to him, he insists on knowing what Chase had done to Kaya. Then he says, "you keep me informed on your trip. Let me know when you are in Greenville and when you are leaving." He was obviously trying top protect Kaya's alibi. "Jumpin" cared deeply for Kaya. "Jumpin" killed Chase, sure thing, to prevent him from hurting Kaya anymore. I'm right about this but almost everybody missed. Tell me what you think, please. I'd love to hear back.

[@emilythompson8070]

​@FREEDOM-qb8db no she killed him. I think they showed that scene to make you suspect others as it makes the story more interesting.

[@jornjorn4571]

Thanks for this review. It is very refreshing to see somebody actually take the time to think about this story in depth. I was very touched by the movie and then read the book, which absolutely blew me away. And it saddened me that while both are beloved by audiences, critics hate them. There are plenty of things to criticize (especially in the movie) and it doesn't have to be everyone's type of story, but most people simply didn't understand what is was about. I think they just expect the advertised murder mystery or romance story. And while the movie plays those parts up a bit, the book really isn't about either and falls a bit flat on those accounts. When I read "did she actually do it?" or "her being a cold blooded murderer ruins her character" I want to cry lol. The book is about Kya's life, her abadonment and her finding a home in nature. The story centers around her inner struggles from being raised by nature and the resulting outer conflicts. Her nickname "the marsh girl" symbolizes this conflict. I can't remember the exact line, but somewhere in the book it describes the marsh as "somewhere between sea and land, not quite either, not quite both". Similarly Kya is part of nature, finding happiness hiding in the marsh, but she still can't shake her human side and loneliness. All throughout her childhood she wants a family, love, even friends. But she is abandoned and shunned. Even by Tate, who as Kya realizes in the end is just part of the marsh to her. She never genuinely loved Chase, but he was better than having no one. So she put up with him. And as you explained so well, when Chase turns into yet another predator, Kya does what nature taught her. When it is not enough to run and hide, prey must kill it's predator in order to survive. To me, while incredibly beautiful this entire story is extremely sad. Even the ending. One might consider her killing her predator and "getting away with it" a victory. But I interpret is as just another abandonment. Society has shunned her and thus robbed her of the possibility to deal with her conflict with Chase through human measures, police or the law. So Kya once again has no other option but to turn to nature, and acts in accordance with the natural laws of survival. This issue is never explored in the book (and might be just my hallucinations), but imo her going back to the marsh and never leaving again, is the result of this act. Her deciding to become a murderer severs any relation she might have to society and any possibility for a bit more normal life. Tate goes to live with her in the marsh, but as is explained Tate was always part of her marsh. And the books tells us she was "content, but not happy" and she never did have a family of her own. I think "the marsh girl conquers the big city" would have been tacky and unrealistic. Trauma like her's hardly ever heals. And part of nature is that creatures are shaped by their environment. But for me it feels like Kya never stopped being the girl waiting for her Ma to come home.

[@williamwright5964]

A super well-done explanation of the movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@lolokaymeg]

A few things that still leave me questioning who killed chase: - the red beanie was seen thrown back to tate last - she was out of town that night and, she had no way to have gotten in touch with him to lure him to the tower - tates expression at the end could be seen as surprise or guilt

[@pattikingluv]

LOVED the book. Wondered how they were going to make a movie good enough from the book. They did a beautiful job. I love Daisy the actress who plays Kya. My questions are do you think jumping jack knew? And why did they not have the shell found in the floorboard? The way it was discovered in the book?

[@JuliahistoryLover]

Such a sweet movie. great explanation too!

[@marcuspi999]

I read the book and watched the movie. When you read the book, not sure if everyone picks up on this or not, but it crossed my mind that she sees how nature is and might just conclude that killing Chase was her best option. She knows about survival of the fittest through her studies of evolution and by being a student of nature. Nature, to her is never evil, just what needs to be. Such a great story! We're all just animals after all.

[@gurpreetjoshi3027]

This was very well thought out. Great work

[@BruceHurley]

Wow! What an articulate and insightful analysis! You've earned a subscriber.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much for watching! And subscribing!! It really means a lot, so much more to come, hope you enjoy!

[@patriciabradford4067]

New to your channel. Excellent review!

[@cmkarma5554]

Thank you you did a great explanation of the movie !

[@angelac9181]

Beautifully explained thank you so much

[@HyattHeaven]

I read the book and watched the movie. I am not so convinced that Kya killed Chase. If we remember when he took her up to the fire tower she looked closely at the grate and was touching it with her foot. She could have easily left that open where in the dusk, if Chase went up there to see if he could see her, he fell. I also think there is a possibility that Jumpin could have killed Chase for what he did to Kya. Mable and Jumpin loved her as if she was their own child. That became clear when she told him she would be leaving for a few days to meet the publishers. And, why didn't the police find the necklace when they searched her home? The movie convinced me there were other possibilities of who killed Chase, but the book showed something else. Either way I loved both the book and the movie.

[@evolutionfitness321llc3]

I noticed the foot on the grate too where kya took notice of its potential danger. She was ever learning of her environment and I think that the trial clues were in large accurate and there simply was no proof. She used the tide to wash away her tracks, she planned to lure him into that spot where she would have the upper hand on him. The movie shows her covering her tracks early with Tate dusting the leaves over their path. Nature was her teacher and I think it was just marvelous how they don’t point out those clues to you obviously but they must have been how it took place.

[@nmbutterfly52]

Excellent !!! Thank you !!

[@sarahwilson1734]

Thank you for this very thoughtful analysis, much appreciated!

[@lucasblue20]

Anytime, thank you for watching!!

[@christimikolas5472]

I really enjoyed your synopsis of this! Thank you!

[@lucasblue20]

Totally my pleasure! Thank you!!

[@carmengonzalez1372]

Thank you for this!!

[@realcapitalist1462]

I became aware of Crawdads through the casting of Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kya. Have just finished the book which I found to be just as compelling as Normal People and was struck by certain parallels between Kya and Marianne (of NP). Have yet to see the movie as I'm still wary of sharing oxygen in a confined space (where the covids ling(er)!) so will probably await the DVD. I loved the ending of Crawdads and I'm left wondering which I prefer, Sally Rooney's open ending where the reader decides or the definite of Delia Owens. I had suspected quite a different outcome in Crawdads and can't recall a read that was quite so suspenseful - brilliant. As with NP these reviews are an excellent extension of the book/movie and yours is superb Lucas!

[@Constadina26]

I think actually everybody helped her to kill Chase and hide the fingerprints. She couldn't do it alone as she didn't have so much time. It doesn't make sense Tate and the guy working in the store that both loved her so much and saw what Chase did to her , to not do anything to take revenge. In the last scene I think that Tate was so surprised because she kept the shell and didn't throw it all these years, putting everyone in danger.

[@thia5589]

really love your analysis. i haven't watch the film but after watching this video i want to watch it even more!

[@bettytigers]

I think the movie was like a slightly imperfect pizza, lots to commend it (a fantastic topping) but a base that was slightly overdone,and hard to chew in places! Never the less a very good watch, and I recommend it, (like I would your review!)

[@lucasblue20]

Haha I love your food analogy, I truly understand what you mean. Thank you so much for watching and I’m so glad you enjoyed!

[@courtneyheadrick2930]

First and foremost can I just say wow, your analysis was spot on and to me personally very beautiful. You are so well spoken and have a very calming voice. I just watched this movie last night. The movie really struck a chord with me as I like Kiya also had a very lonely childhood. The saying the misery of solitude could almost define my life as a child. So, for me this movie really tugged at my heart strings. I can't wait to read the book now, as I have yet to do so. Any how I just wanted to comment and let you know that I appreciated your review and thought it was extremely well done!!

[@tiffanyohara6364]

NICELY NICELY DONE!!!

[@MoviesYouveScene]

Very good review! Couldn’t have said it better.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@ydakda7233]

Intelligent review with depth ❤

[@TDSudduth]

Wonderful review, thank you!

[@lucasblue20]

My pleasure, thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed!!

[@Foxys1974]

Wow! Great analysis ❤

[@texaslookout5382]

Having just seen where the crawdad's sing. Your description is even more interesting. And as a 70yr male I found the Movie Excellent and Worth Multiple Academy's. I need to watch it again perhaps several times. The movie also if anyone is aware how So Important Marsh Lands are to our Whole Planet.

[@LilyGazou]

Yes. Marshland and estuaries are crucial. I loved visiting them in Georgia. Dense with life.

[@Braydonborquez]

Just watched the movie and this is awesome dude! Thanks

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!! I’m so glad you got to see the movie and enjoyed this, it really means lot!

[@davidkuffel5959]

Your analysis is right on! Great video

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much my friend!!

[@robynsummer7068]

Love this channel, and can’t wait to watch this!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you! It means so much to me that you love the channel, enjoy!!

[@gvue4396]

For those wondering, what Kya is doing is called "Scientific Illustrations" its a highly paid occupation

[@0101799]

Thank you for your explanations! Just finished the movie right now! Greetings from Macau, China!

[@lucasblue20]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you from Vancouver, Canada!!

[@reddithighlights187]

an amazing analisis! New sub!

[@Carlito_sWay482]

After the movie ended and it was clear that Kya did it, I figured that she could go back to her publishing conference because Kya sees death differently that most people. Kya sees death all of the time in the mash and has no issue with it. She accepts it and even believes that in many cases, one should welcome it; that it’s necessary so that other things can thrive. She states this so many times in different ways. I believe that Kya sees herself as being one with the marsh. Since she knew that chase would keep coming back, she belived it necessary to kill him for her survival. Plus she’s gotta be messed up big time mentally from all of the terrible events that happened to her as a little girl.

[@shawnpierre5755]

This explanation is fantastic! I learned so many new ideas on what it all means, thank you so much!!

[@lucasblue20]

My pleasure, thank you! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed!

[@gelados_ola780]

nice analysis

[@chocolateoreo6489]

I love this! It's so interesting and really repicts the real message of this book! I'm still thinking about it! The ending has me in a deep thought bubble

[@Weathernerd27]

That was an amazing movie. To get away with murder when the whole town wants you dead for no reason, she was brilliant. I consider what she did self defense, no one was going to keep him from hurting her so she had to take matters into her own hands. The prejudiced town would not see it as self defense so she had to make everyone believe she was innocent. Its really hard for a good person who feels guilt to hide their guilt. I have Aspbergers so I know what its like to be labled as an outcast and for people who don't understand to come to the wrong conclusion. People sometimes think because people with Aspbergers don't talk much they don't have feelings. We feel alot of things but we tend to keep our feelings to ourselves. We are comftorable living alone our hobbies are our wife/husband which is a concept alot of people have trouble understanding.

[@princeofpersiagirl]

Thank you so much for the analysis, it was very interesting to listen to and the video editing was really good. I was wondering if I should go see this movie but I most probably won't, far too triggering. Shame, because it does look like a really good one. Thanks for the upload!

[@julieann0308]

Great insight and commentary!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much!!

[@westwingr]

Tate didn't crush the shell. He tossed it into the water.

[@kathybuttsarnold3534]

Just watched the movie for the first time and was blown away by the ending! It would be interesting to hear your reaction to the fact that the prosecution, someone I viewed as a symbol of the town's hatred of Kya, theorized the plot to kill Chase in exactly the way it occurred. Yet from the prosecution's perspective, it was wrong, a sin. From Kya's perspective, Chase's death had to be a part of her life, and not necessarily a sin. I think that's why she could talk clear eyed with her attorney and seem so bewildered during the trial. Her perspective on death came from the natural world and not from the law. Your voice is soothing to listen to, as well.

[@111marcie]

Just watched the movie, and loved it. The scenery is very beautiful. I feel she killed that man because if you notice the words and certain clips where she was saying she wouldn't be living in fear and when the man found the shell necklace the script out her book they read said sometimes a predator must kill the prey to protect or some kind of indication was given they way her mind thought on that because he not only lied to her but assaulted and kept coming back. That was deep! This movie added a lot of suspense and I thought it was great.

[@111marcie]

Also when her husband finds that shell in one of her books he looks starlered like he just discovered the truth himself but he keeps her secret and buries the evidence. I think I'm going to buy that movie so me and hubby and enjoy movie night. I love the beauty in it.

[@jediahlight1583]

I also think she killed her father! Why would someone leave an entire property like that. There’s equity in homes and value. 😮

[@stevequon5667]

one of the most powerful line in the movie was (try to remember as precise as I can) "in order for nature to survive, sometimes the predictor must die". It echoes eerily how art immitate real life; in this case, art intersects real life - Delia Owens was implicated 30 yrs ago in the death of a poacher in Africa 30 yrs ago where she was a conservationist along with her ex-husband. Not saying she was guilty or anything like that but the parallel can not be ignored.

[@hectorrivera4347]

This is a Oscar movie Big Time!!! Thanks Lucas

[@PrideWeWin]

A great movie. My speculation - Chase was murdered by Milton actually but Kyle was fully aware of it. There was a scene that showed Milton saw Chase near the yacht at night. It could be the moment he lured Chase and killed him on behalf of Kyle. Then they orchestrated the court acts and outsmarted everyone in the town. Anyone agrees?