The Goldfinch (by Donna Tartt) - Thug Notes Summary & Analysis

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From plot debriefs to key motifs, Thug Notes’ The Goldfinch Summary & Analysis has you covered with themes, symbols, important quotes, and more.
The Goldfinch (2013)
by Donna Tartt
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@johnyossarian5226 8 жыл бұрын

It should also be noted how Theo distorts both the illusions of love and beauty with reality. When he obsesses over what he thought was the Goldfinch in a package in New York, it turns out to be Boris's civics workbook. And when he thinks Pippa does not love him it turns out she does, but she can see how combining their pain would ruin eachother. Even the quote at beginning of section three sums up most of Theo's struggle to find resolve within himself: "We are so accustomed to disguising ourselves to others, that in the end, we become disguised to ourselves." Although it was dissapointing to see he was still a complete pessimist after he resolved most of his issues, honestly it wasn't much of a catastrophe for him to not go to jail for the painting or the fake furniture or the murder, and to find out Pippa actually does love him, and to not have to marry his cheating fiance. Other than that the book was pretty damn good, and Boris rules.

@ZenzoSezSo 5 жыл бұрын

I never understood why people said Theo was unlikeable but when viewed in the context of how much he got away with and yet he still felt hard done by life, I get it. I think, like Theo, I couldn't get over what i felt was the injustice of the bombing so I couldn't stop viewing him as a victim of a fate he had no control over, which is why I never thought he was unlikeable.

@laurie4048 3 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of sympathy for Theo. Not only did his mother die in a traumatic bombing, but he'd also grown up with an alcohol father (who later manipulated and abused him in Vegas), was severely bullied alongside Andy in middle school, witnessed Boris being beaten by his dad and as an adult found out his childhood friend had died. So on the whole I'd say its surprising he didn't turn out worse. Not saying he's not an arsehole, he is, but you can hardly blame him.

@banditthekid9753 5 жыл бұрын

This analysis is great! The idea of an unsustainable obsession with beauty and aesthetic leading invariably to our own downfall seems to be a common theme in Tartt's work. I would love it if you also did her first novel, The Secret History! Definitely the most entertaining of her novels in my opinion.

@Bartholomule01 9 жыл бұрын

It's nice to hear you give such a good analysis highlighting the good things in the book when it isn't in fact a book you love. It's nice to see people that can share their views on things without letting their own biases get too much in the way of what should be talked about.

@dennydarkko 5 жыл бұрын

Good point 💯

@aikaterineillt9876 5 жыл бұрын

Oh shut it

@jurieako8742 2 жыл бұрын

this is one of my favorite books. I'm rewatching all the thug notes videos! dude! please come back and do more thug notes. HAHAHAHAHA

@laurie4048 3 жыл бұрын

I think the "the absurd does not liberate, it binds" line wasn't to do with the plot so much as a commentary on Theo's relationship to the painting. His love for the painting (the absurd) should be liberating; his life is marked by change and impermanence so to have something solid and unchanging to hold onto should be a source of comfort and joy to him, an escape from his problems (and to an extent, it is). But he's also obsessed with it, to the point where it leaks into every aspect of his life - he's metaphorically bound to it. And his fear of what will happen if it is found means that he's "bound" to it in a more literal sense, too.

@frostyfiveoh8334 9 жыл бұрын

wow, the fact that you managed to drag Camus into this was awesome :D I appreciate this show so much

@WisecrackEDU 9 жыл бұрын

Frosty Fiveoh Thanks Frosty

@rivaldovillegas1768 7 жыл бұрын

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@BallotBoxer 9 жыл бұрын

Great summary and analysis! I thought this book was superb (minus too much time rolling around in Vegas and rolling around in the hotel room). I wouldn't quote too much from the last hundred or so pages, though. Theo was lost in the tar pits of deep, dark melancholy. I took his opinions at that time, not to be his own, but the current bent outlook in his suicidal mindset, which got contradictory at times.

@iamnotmaddie84 9 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@NoraODonnell 4 жыл бұрын

are you kidding? vegas was my favorite part!

@ibleedtae 3 жыл бұрын

@@NoraODonnell me too! but looking at the story progression as a whole, there was definitely a lot of rolling around in Vegas. it didnt do much for the story as a whole, although i did enjoy reading it

@_adamcoffey 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished and Vegas was the best part hands down

@Greenhouse_Co. 9 ай бұрын

Thug notes is the best! I remember watching these as a kid just getting hyped to read huge novels like The Goldfinch

@DracoMagnius 7 жыл бұрын

I did it! After binging the playlist I have watched all 100 episodes of Thug Notes. It took 4 days straight, but it was well worth it.

@burpo 7 жыл бұрын

What's amazing is that not only does this man summarize the plot of the novel, but also elegantly captures the essence, language and ambiance of the novel. Bravo, sir.

@clarissariefi3296 9 жыл бұрын

please don't stop making these videos. i've learned so much from you guys

@stuartmcallister6273 6 жыл бұрын

Best review of The Goldfinch on KZfaq. Bar none!

@FionaTGray 9 жыл бұрын

Can you do The Secret History also by Donna Tartt?

@liliadoliny4465 5 жыл бұрын

YES

@mauricedavis2160 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I would like to see that!!!🙏📖🤔

@residentcontrarian2955 9 жыл бұрын

An analysis on 'The Kite Runner' would be really interesting.

@playc.holder6432 9 жыл бұрын

Right?

@InDeepPudding 9 жыл бұрын

***** The Kite Runner is a piece of shit

@residentcontrarian2955 9 жыл бұрын

***** Well that's your opinion. I think it's pretty amazing. Agree to disagree, I guess.

@slashbash1347 9 жыл бұрын

***** What was the point of saying that?

@flutegaming8036 9 жыл бұрын

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@zurglebeatler 9 жыл бұрын

I love all the Wisecrack videos, especially Thug Notes. Please do Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, it's my favorite book.

@helpyourcattodrive 3 жыл бұрын

The goldfinch is way newer than the title sounds. I thought it was one of those old ones from 150 years ago or so.

@qalanderansari5100 8 жыл бұрын

I like he way you summarize this book. You made it easier for me to understand and Thank you for that.

@notanameman 7 жыл бұрын

Kinda convenient for an artist to produce a work of art the message of which is that art lasts forever (and thus artists can be immortal)

@quezzers4 8 жыл бұрын

I love this guy! Great summary of the book and the energy is contagious!

@presumablydeadarm 4 жыл бұрын

the thing about the moon motif is that boris IS the moon - donna tells us that when she makes his muslim name badr al dine (moon of faith). boris is theo's anchor in vegas, and he doesn't last. but neither does his absence. something to consider.

@SimplyMayaBeauty 9 жыл бұрын

I love you guys! This series and this channel in general, just awesome!

@stephaniehale3379 2 жыл бұрын

You are the absolute best! You’re a hero reaching kids at their level...man I’m a science teacher and I would love to convey like you....keep it up please such a noble undertaking

@winebox 9 жыл бұрын

Damn you Sparky Sweets! I had to stop the damn video when you said, "Dayum, they killed his mamma?" cause I laughed so hard!

@Brxan44 9 жыл бұрын

"Its just different strokes for different folks" -Sparky Sweets

@sm3xiiis0p3s 9 жыл бұрын

You guys should do "Johnny Got His Gun". That'd be unreal

@aidenaidenen7728 5 жыл бұрын

This book is amazing and this review is amazing

@Pntngbrn 5 жыл бұрын

Great analysis. I love how mot only do you give us the story outline, but you delve (quite deeply) into the themes and meanings. Very nice review

@grahamkristensen9301 9 жыл бұрын

Do American Gods.

@kevinmorris1803 9 жыл бұрын

I've been requesting that book for 2 years

@grahamkristensen9301 9 жыл бұрын

Well now that he's doing more modern stuff, we might have a chance.

@avealveo662 9 жыл бұрын

I think they should do One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest By: Ken Kesey

@ryanb.4869 7 жыл бұрын

AVE Alveo He did

@sierra3644 5 жыл бұрын

YESSSS

@BabyBoomerChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Great job. I enjoyed your review. The book sounds like a hot mess.

@heato 7 жыл бұрын

I've officially seen every Thug Notes video. Mad respect for Wisecrack and the knowledge it has shared in an entertaining way.

@ThornwoodDrive 7 жыл бұрын

Please please please do The Secret History by Donna Tart. It is my favorite book by her, and I would love to see a video for it.

@shebjess 9 жыл бұрын

Mad classy how you stated your opinion on something without taking a dump on those who love it. Stay awesome!!

@exceedcharge1 9 жыл бұрын

Do one of terry pratchets books

@imengharbi9360 5 ай бұрын

i just loved your analysis.Great

@yourscriptwriter 8 жыл бұрын

man! I just saw your book out of nowhere in a bookstore. Someone just left it on the wrong shelf but glad that person did cause I didn't know you then. Bf picked it up and started laughin. You got some real wits! We like it a lot!

@victorpapaiz7364 7 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe that I haven't stumbled across this wonderful corner of youtube before

@VirtueInsightWebPage 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Sparky Sweets, Really love the channel! Ever since I was in High school I have always loved Candide by Voltaire. Could you please do a Thugnotes on Candide? It's not a very long book, and has tons of great material to review. Candide is philosophical and has a classic "Hero's Journey" with status quo of the character returned in the end, but upgraded with new resolve on life.

@Ace1stClass77 9 жыл бұрын

DO"THE YELLOW WALLPAPER"

@sweetdream416 9 жыл бұрын

I love the Goldfinch....nice take on it

@sixtofive 6 жыл бұрын

My enjoyment of your comedic rendering of the narrative aside, you also did an excellent job of covering a lot of the real nuggets of insight found throughout the book. Great video!

@franciscomartinez-vj6tf Жыл бұрын

Please come back Sparky sweets! The world needs you!

@chroniquephilousophique9983 3 жыл бұрын

Im litteraly in love with the thug notes concept

@AnnekeOosterink 8 жыл бұрын

Love your interpretation of books. I'm a fan of the Georgian and Victorian era so I would love some thug notes about more Austen, the third Bronte sister and some mrs Gaskell! Love for these ladies!

@StevenPerez 9 жыл бұрын

Please review I HAVE NO MOUTH AND I MUST SCREAM by Harlan Ellison.

@CandleLightDoesThings 9 жыл бұрын

Steven Perez This would be pretty amazing, to be honest.

@Rottilargo55 9 жыл бұрын

Please please PLEASE

@reclaimedandrested 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, cause I was never gonna read this book😂😂😂

@christiewilliams1704 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the insight of this book. I see alot of people reading this book. So one time, I asked this dude about it...he never told me. If I have any questions about a popular book, I will come to your channel first.

@zaynabshaik5340 7 жыл бұрын

My favourite channel on KZfaq atm. keep it up🙆

@anonb4632 7 жыл бұрын

Zed Flower I know. These reviews are really astute much better than some of the serious ones on KZfaq.

@calinbraic5037 9 жыл бұрын

This show is the best thing on KZfaq, at this moment ! Keep it up !

@xxxsaraHelloxxx 11 ай бұрын

So glad i found this channel. My DVD player broke during the movie and i don’t read🥳

@rehmsmeyer 9 жыл бұрын

One of the best vids to date.

@douglascampbell9479 8 жыл бұрын

Yo playa, I love your analytical work on both modern and classic books. I was wondering if for a future episode of Thug Notes if you would analyze the book Fight Club?

@JBrodo 9 жыл бұрын

This was AMAZING. Honestly I enjoyed it more than the book! XD

@Heowa 8 жыл бұрын

How about The Little Prince or The Importance of Being Earnest? :D

@iiu19xx 9 жыл бұрын

Wow look at u now Wisecrack . Remember joining you way back when you were Thug Notes with less than 50k subs. Really proud of you mehn. Just thought you should know you have a fan all the way from Nigeria. Have a lovely weekend.

@MrSecretMansion 9 жыл бұрын

No offense but I had no idea you guys had KZfaq.

@iiu19xx 9 жыл бұрын

Lol Xpry don't worry, we are used to ignorance of people like you. 😊

@citrussarcodactylis526 4 жыл бұрын

i feel like its maybe important to mention that theo and boris have a liiiitle more than a sick broship

@4kach24 4 жыл бұрын

That's right)

@FLASkunkApe 9 жыл бұрын

I think 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr is due for an episode. 2015 Pulitzer winner.

@reneelereyna 5 жыл бұрын

Please come back. We miss you!

@bleachsanchoblastk 8 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to see an episode about The Moth Diaries. There's a lot there to break down and analyze.

@miguelhernandez9312 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love the analysis and great work! Can you do Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo?

@Splurgendii 9 жыл бұрын

Wisecrack The Plague by Albert Camus!

@jeniferjoseph9200 9 жыл бұрын

Splurgendii C He hasn't even done the Stranger yet that's top Camus priority!

@salomonflamenco7162 9 жыл бұрын

The plague would be an awesome episode

@salomonflamenco7162 9 жыл бұрын

Jenifer Joseph he did though...

@mungamunga727 4 жыл бұрын

Crazy review....

@ffrenzy98 9 жыл бұрын

Do The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon. It won the Tony for best play and the book is awesome.

@jerxw 9 жыл бұрын

YES. This. Very short but excellent book.

@ArtingFromScratch Жыл бұрын

i wish this was still a series.... id want to see him do THE SECRET HISTORY and GORMENGHAST

@VEROTIKAA 9 жыл бұрын

Book never intrested me till now damn I gots to read it now ty you rock keep em coming n oh yea what does wisecrack and fine wine have in common? They both get better with time congratulations your channel is the best

@attawayj-lo5op 9 жыл бұрын

Such a divisive book for no reason!!!! High art, absurdity, humor, current culture references, and a great Bildungsroman, naw what mean?!?!? Please Please Please do The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach or The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides or really anything by Eugenides

@p33kab00cm 8 жыл бұрын

I just found my favorite KZfaq channel 😄

@Jaydit7 9 жыл бұрын

I've been of two, or three, minds about The Goldfinch...it's not Tartt's best work, never mind that Pulitzer...but this is the best "review" i've seen......Props, and Peace Out...

@ce102690 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. Now I dont need to watch the movie anymore

@jerrybraverman5122 9 жыл бұрын

Please do The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams.

@MsIkarishipper 9 жыл бұрын

You should do a ThugNotes on Antigone by Sophocles!

@tysonhuffman7329 9 жыл бұрын

Pre-ordered my copy of ThugNotes! Can't wait for August 18th!

@WisecrackEDU 9 жыл бұрын

Tyson Huffman Me neither!

@TheZestyCar 9 жыл бұрын

Wisecrack Any chance you guys can make a thug notes audiobook?

@WisecrackEDU 9 жыл бұрын

cn012891pat It's happening!

@seedless23sb 9 жыл бұрын

Please do Don Quixote

@TaigaPalm 5 жыл бұрын

I miss this

@afrikasmith1049 5 жыл бұрын

It finally makes it to the big screen.

@nickfitzer 3 жыл бұрын

I personally recommend this be enough for anyone considering reading the book or watching the movie. This was far more enjoyable and took far less time.

@andrewmurphy8863 6 жыл бұрын

Do The Secret History by Donna Tart. Definitely her best work.

@thebookhunter 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not gonna lie... this is my new favorite book, but I understand the criticisms and I enjoy how you criticize it without being harsh... everyone just has different reading taste. This was a well done video, though!

@DSQueenie 9 жыл бұрын

I'd live it if you did Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier! It's one of my favourite books.

@thegoatgav2479 3 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this 😂😂😂

@scottagwan4857 9 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you do The Unbearable Lightness Of Being. Thanks for the videos keep them coming

@genowyn 9 жыл бұрын

You should do House of Leaves! Also since Fantasy is apparently not off limits, I would love to see The Name of the Wind.

@AmandaAshe 6 жыл бұрын

Dear Dr, Sweets,Thank you for finishing this novel and providing such a comprehensive, incisive analysis. I could not finish the book; I just lost interest. I did read "The Secret History," and thought it was brilliant although very creepy and disturbing. I was in a Ph.D. program in English and I wish I had a professor like you. Thanks for finishing all of these books and explaining them! I love your show. Where did you get your degree? How can you be so brilliant and have such great biceps, too? Sincerely,Ms. Sendroy, MA

@ryebread9299 6 жыл бұрын

Please come back

@Bumbillion 9 жыл бұрын

You wana try doin any of "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" series by Douglas Adams?

@etherealdragon123 9 жыл бұрын

Great as always! I think Blindness by Jose Saramago would be a good modern book to do. Tons of themes and symbols to analyze (in addition to being a good read!)

@imnotmozart2715 9 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see what happens when you tackle Finnegan's Wake. It'd be interesting to see an analysis attempted of one of these infamously difficult to read books. It probably doesn't have to be something as grammatically deranged as Finnegan's Wake, but something along the lines of Gravity's Rainbow or Ulysses would make for an interesting experiment.

@MatthewKarns123 9 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you do "Life Of Pi", "Watership Down", or "A Wrinkle In Time". Thug Notes is the best!

@SHot70 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful review of a beautiful book. New fan.

@msablouwill 9 жыл бұрын

It would be great if you could do the Pillars of the Earth - that book was amazing

@KenoSNeal 5 жыл бұрын

Yoooo. I just discovered this channel and this video had me cracking the fuck up off the walls! Subscribe! Good work!😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

@beLIEver31415 4 жыл бұрын

I did not enjoy this book at all. Could have been 700 pages shorter... But I loved your thoughts. Best part was when you brought up Gone Girl which is one of my favorite books! HAHA So I guess reading The Goldfinch lead to something alright after all :D

@Meow-meow-Ima-kitty 9 жыл бұрын

Analyze "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman.

@anonb4632 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this book despite some of its flaws - the Boris stuff for one... It's like a modern Dickens novel.

@peter_pansexual6243 3 ай бұрын

I don't think that Oliver and Roger banged

@numberonebabeband 8 жыл бұрын

Do The Yelow Wallpaper please!!

@MrMale1729 9 жыл бұрын

Love it! Sticking with Pulitzer winners, could you do The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay? One of the more underrated winners of recent times!

@conorjoyce2483 8 жыл бұрын

I think that you should do a video of 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

@depechebeckas1 5 жыл бұрын

In about three minutes you adequately summarized chapters of this book. Am I the only person who feels like barely anything happens after many chapters? I was ready to return this book to the library but a friend told me to keep reading. I stopped your video so that I don’t hear any spoilers. I hope that the book doesn’t continue the ultra slow snail pace.

@helpyourcattodrive 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to get it on audible.

@AutumnLicious 9 жыл бұрын

This is the best!

@vanzie3 9 жыл бұрын

Please please please can you do Go Set a Watchmen and then do a comparison between that and To Kill a Mockingbird that would make me super duper duper happy.