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1984 Part 5: Hope and Legacy

9th - Higher Ed
"1984" by George Orwell is a thought-provoking and unsettling novel that delves into the dangers of totalitarianism, manipulation of language, and the loss of individual freedom. Through a gripping narrative, Orwell challenges readers to...
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1984 Part 4: Big Brother

9th - Higher Ed
Power, manipulation, and truth are major themes in George Orwell's novel "1984." In this video, we delve into the character of Big Brother as a symbol of control and surveillance, the concept of doublethink, and the manipulation of truth...
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1984 Part 3: Tuberculosis and Isolation

9th - Higher Ed
Tuberculosis had a big impact on George Orwell's life and on his novel "1984." Drawing parallels between Orwell's struggle with TB and the themes of isolation, surveillance, and control in the novel, it delves into how Orwell's personal...
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1984 Part 2: Newspeak

9th - Higher Ed
The video explores George Orwell's novel "1984" and its themes of language manipulation, propaganda, and control. It highlights how the use of language, such as doublethink and newspeak, can be wielded as tools of power to shape and...
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1984 Part 1: Overview

9th - Higher Ed
"1984" by George Orwell explores the dangers of totalitarianism through the story of Winston Smith in a society controlled by Big Brother. Drawing on Orwell's own experiences in the Spanish Civil War, the novel delves into themes of...
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The Little Prince Part 1: Overview

9th - Higher Ed
"The Little Prince" is a beloved classic that tells the story of a young prince who travels to different planets and learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of seeing the world through a child's eyes. Through...
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The Little Prince Part 4: Influence and Legacy

9th - Higher Ed
"The Little Prince" explores the complexities of life, wisdom, beauty, grief, and loss. Through the story of a young prince and his encounters with various characters, the book challenges readers to reflect on the importance of genuine...
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The Little Prince Part 3: Themes and Style

9th - Higher Ed
"The Little Prince" is a timeless tale that explores deep themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of human nature through the whimsical adventures of a young prince who travels from planet to planet. As he encounters various...
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The Little Prince Part 2: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Life and Influences

9th - Higher Ed
Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the author of The Little Prince, was a renowned French writer and aviator. The Little Prince explores many experiences from the author's own life, from his early struggles and achievements in the world of...
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Reception and Legacy of The Great Gatsby

9th - Higher Ed
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "The Great Gatsby" captured the optimism of the 1920s and foreshadowed the personal and societal doom that would follow with the market crash and the author's decline. Despite the novel's initial failure,...
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Materialism and the American Dream in The Great Gatsby

9th - Higher Ed
The green light and the looming eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleberg are two of the most iconic images in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "The Great Gatsby." The green light is a multifaceted symbol representing Gatsby's love for Daisy, the elusive...
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Time, Geography, and Morality in The Great Gatsby

9th - Higher Ed
Jay Gatsby's quest to reclaim his past relationship with Daisy Buchanan is an ever-present theme in The Great Gatsby. The many mentions of time throughout the novel emphasize Gatsby's desire to reset the clock on their relationship....
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Use of Poetry and Color Themes in The Great Gatsby

9th - Higher Ed
"The Great Gatsby," is a short novel that is rich in language, F. Scott Fitzgerald aimed to create a work that not only captured the essence of the Jazz Age but also transcended it through poetic beauty and intricate patterns. Drawing...
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The Great Gatsby: Characters, Plot, and Setting

9th - Higher Ed
"The Great Gatsby" is narrated by Nick Carraway, and observer to the story of Jay Gatsby, an enigmatic millionaire chasing the American Dream in the hopes of reclaiming his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, despite the societal divide and her...
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Who Was F. Scott Fitzgerald?

9th - Higher Ed
F. Scott Fitzgerald, born in 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota, emerged from modest beginnings to become a defining literary figure of the 20th century. Despite facing financial struggles and societal prejudice due to his Irish-American...
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Introduction to F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby

9th - Higher Ed
The Great Gatsby is, at it's core, a novel about the American Dream. It takes place during the 1920s, a period that epitomized America's pursuit of freedom and prosperity but also revealed the fragility of that dream. This video...
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Rebels in the Records: Radclyffe Hall’s Revolutionary Novel by Elina

Higher Ed
National Archives: This films is part of a series called ‘Rebels in the Records’. The films in the series were created by young people in July 2021 and combine puppetry, model-making and animation. They explore stories of people and...