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1984
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Well, if this book doesn't make you want to tape over your laptop camera, we don't know what will.

1984 Summary
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By the end of this video, you will be brainwashed. There's nothing you can do about it; we just wanted to let you know. We like to think we're bigg...

Catching Fire (Part 2)
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“Happy Hunger Games!” Or not. Katniss’s Hunger Games experiences left a not-so-happy effect on her. This video will prompt you to ponder if...

A Clockwork Orange
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Why did the editor give Chapter 21 of A Clockwork Orange the axe? Was it because he wanted to leave the reader hanging? Or did he realize Americans...

Julius Caesar
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How's Julius Caesar doing after that whole "assassination" thing? Well, he's taking it one day at a time.

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
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"The Love Song of Shmoop" is next.

Catching Fire (Part 1)
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We volunteer you as tribute to watch this video analysis of Katniss in the second book of the Hunger Games series. After the berry suicide attempt...

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Who's really the crazy one in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest? Shmoop amongst yourselves.

Othello
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Why did Iago want to destroy Othello? Shmoop amongst yourselves.

Othello Summary
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A word to the wise: secret marriages don't work out well in Shakespeare plays. Just ask Othello and Desdemona.

The Count of Monte Cristo
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They say revenge is a dish best served cold. In our opinion, however, it should be popped into the microwave for about 30-45 seconds.

1984 and V for Vendetta
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Imagine a world in which all literature was dystopian. Okay, so we may be getting to that point, 1984 and V for Vendetta helped start it all.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Summary
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Think of this video as a how-to guide for not getting lobotomized. Practical? Maybe not. Entertaining? Um...

Julius Caesar Summary
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We totally understand loving your country, but don't murder your best friend over it. That's a bit over the top. Stick to flying flags and singing...

Catching Fire Summary
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If you're anything like us, one cutthroat fight to the death just wasn't enough. Thanks to Suzanne Collins, here's round two!