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Etymology
“Etymology” describes the way to research and determine the origins of words.
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Miss Havisham: Betrayal, Revenge, and Reckoning
Miss Havisham is a wealthy and reclusive character in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. As a young woman, she was left at the altar, leading her to become bitter and manipulative. She raises her adoptive daughter, Estella, to be...
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Pip: Ambition, Identity, and Redemption
Pip is the main character of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. He is a young orphan who dreams of becoming a gentleman. While working as a blacksmith's apprentice, he learns that an anonymous benefactor has bestowed him with...
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Great Expectations Part III: Tragedy and Transformation
A video overview of part II of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. Using excerpts from the 1946 version of the movie, this video summarizes the ending of the story. Pip discovers that Jaggers knows much more about Magwitch and...
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Great Expectations Part I: From Humble Beginning to High Society
A video overview of part I of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. Using excerpts from the 1946 version of the movie, this video introduces the main characters and explores the key events in part I. We meet Pip and his family,...
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Abel Magwitch: From Convict to Compassionate Benefactor
Abel Magwitch is a captivating character in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Initially a fearsome convict, he evolves into a compassionate and paternal figure for the protagonist, Pip. Through his journey of redemption, Magwitch...
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Great Expectations Part II: Becoming a Gentleman
A video overview of part II of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. Using excerpts from the 1946 version of the movie, we review important events and interactions in part II of the book. Pip has moved to London and is adjusting...
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The Meaning of Words
Students will learn how to decipher between the connotation, denotation, implied, and specific meanings of words.
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Satire
“Satire” describes the characteristics and purpose of satirical writing, using examples from British Literature.
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Intro and Chapter One
Welcome to the first video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the background of the author and genera, meet our three main characters, discuss the importance of the...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Ten
Welcome to the tenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the students' transition to the Cottages. In doing so, we'll also learn about the creepy, off putting guy who...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Six
Welcome to the sixth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look the Judy Bridgewater song that gives the novel its title, the odd way Hailsham addresses smoking, the strange...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Thirteen
Welcome to the thirteenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the real reason Chrissie and Rodney brought our three main characters to Norfolk.
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Eight
In this video we'll look at the main character's journey into adulthood and all the complications that come with it. We'll also try to identify the source of Kathy's odd behavior that takes her to Room 22 in the first place. Please feel...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Four
Welcome to the fourth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the woman who runs Hailsham: Miss Emily. Ruth and Kathy remember her differently, but she undeniably has...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Fifteen
Welcome to the fifteenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at Tommy's new theories about donations and how his and Kathy's date but not a date with Kathy goes..
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Sixteen
Welcome to the sixteenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at what happens when Ruth finds the tape Tommy bought Kathy in Norfolk.
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Twelve
Welcome to the twelfth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at possibles, dream futures, and the fact that the students are CLONES!
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Three
Welcome to the third video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the Exchanges, Gallery, Madame, and Donations. We'll also discuss Tommy's strange conversation with Miss Lucy...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Nine
Welcome to the ninth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the love triangle between Tommy, Ruth and Kathy. We'll also examine a strange conversation between Tommy and...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Seventeen
Welcome to the seventeenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at what how Ishiguro ends part two of the novel and why Kathy decides to leave the cottages early in order...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Seven
Welcome to the seventh video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the Kathy's investigation into the strange happenings at Hailsham, the bombshell of knowledge that Miss Lucy...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Eleven
Welcome to the eleventh video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the the reason why Kathy and Ruth are friends in the first place and if their friendship can survive its...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Five
Welcome to the fifth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the Woods and why they're so creepy. We'll also try to figure out why Kathy is still friends with Ruth.