I wished you had mentioned the fact that even though Lord Henry and Basil were trying to impart morality lessons to Dorian, they themselves didn't follow their philosophies. Lord Henry was a proper Victorian gentleman in his life and Basil had impure desires for Dorian!

As an english student, this is the best thing i have ever found.

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is the only book I've ever read that, as soon as I finished the last sentence, I went directly to the beginning and re-read it in its entirety. While Thug Notes creates a highly amusing synopsis, it can't begin to shed light on the many fascinating things Lord Henry (really, Oscar Wilde) has to say concerning the sublimity of youth and beauty--all while smoking opium cigarettes.

As a spokes person for the Aesthetics movement, Wilde often said that the job of art is to be beutiful, not to make any kind of statement. Yet, so many of his stories and poems did promote an ethical position. Then again, Wilde wrote a whole one act play about the value of lying, so I suppose he is an unreliable narrator of his own life.

the last quote feels like a milton throwback: "The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"

""Scandalous Shit." I find that so poetic

I love your analyses. There is one major thing that I noticed when I read this book that I think you might want to explore more. Harry was always encouraging and almost daring Dorian to explore his darker nature. But, Harry didn't actually live that lifestyle himself. He lived vicariously through Dorian, using him to live out his own fantasies with no consequence to his own reputation or conscience. And I also feel that the idea that we wear our choices in our physical appearance is worth noting. Because of the portrait absorbing the physical consequences of Dorian's choices, Dorian is enabled to continue his scandalous behavior. When someone smokes their whole life, or drinks heavily, or spends too much time in the sun, it is written on their face. You can tell by where wrinkles begin to emerge if someone has furrowed their brows perhaps too much, or spent a lot time smiling. There's actually a whole Chinese medical science dedicated to facial analysis. Anyway, that's just my humble opinion. I know you only have about five minutes and you can't cover it all. Again, I love your videos.

I always interpreted the novel's theme being that: true beauty is only skin deep. It is not defined by your physical attributes but by your actions and how you treat others. For an ugly soul will paint an ugly portrait. That was just my take on it anyways.

My friend hates reading. I wanted her to read Crime and Punishment so much. It was Thug Notes that finally convinced her to read that, PLUS Lolita, Dorian Gray, and Slaughterhouse 5. Thank you!

he doesnt blame basil for his image, he rages against basil's call for repentance and prayer for dorian's soul, thats why he kills him

Nearing the ending of "The Portrait Of Dorian Gray" was creepy.

I LOVE the preface to this book by Wilde! "There is no such thing as a moral or immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all...Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors...All art is quite useless"

I've watched about twenty of these videos so far. Purely out of curiosity. Son, you lay this shit down for real. Great synopsis of each literary work, and an even better analysis, and all within 5 minutes. That's some damn talent right there. Subscribed.

The themes and motifs in theses books are very interesting. I can see how they are classics.

This was hilarious. But also, you literally skipped like tons of stuff between when Dorian kills Basil and when he decides he wants to be a good boy/dies lol

This is my favorite novel of all time. Any chance you'll do more of Oscar Wilde? I'd really like to see The Importance of Being Earnest.

You, good sir, have just earned yourself a subscriber.

I only watch the videos for the books I've read so I'm always super excited when one comes out! These videos are always phenomenal!

I just finished binge watching everything you homies got. (Including 8-bit philosophy). Keep it up guys. Love it

I can’t emphasize how brilliant these videos are. I’m trying to do a similar thing with art history (making it accessible and fun) and i came across this channel as research and I am honestly blown away

I love your style of conveying the basic story line, and analysis thereof, with ironic and humorous intent. I do however agree with some of the others that, despite the time-frame limits, one needs to keep in mind that this is only a basic analysis of the text, for further and deeper analysis be sure to read up on other literary sites and remember to form your own conclusions as well. Awesome presentation ma' mahn!

i believe that your notes are very insightful and what your doing helps a lot of today's youth who use this diction and really helps young people understand the literature in a very helpful way. keep doing what your doing

Classic analysis with my cup of morning coffee good as always

This is one of my favorite books. I've read both the original and uncensored versions, and this video could not be more perfect. Love this series. X)

Doesn't The Picture of Dorian Gray ask an interesting question of its reader, though? Dorian starts out the purest, kindest, most innocent soul most people could hope to meet. And he never meant to wreck Sybil's life. But then he realized that he could do that and so much more and be untouched. No consequences, no evidence. Not outwardly, anyway. And can anyone really say that they would do differently, given the opportunity? Can anyone say that, if they knew they could, they wouldn't chase after and fulfill every little fantasy and urge that came into their head, no matter how dark? Most people might think they wouldn't, but I'm sure Dorian wouldn't think so, either. And look what happened to him.

I loved the book when I read it, and I'm really enjoying all the books you're doing and the analysis. it always makes my day to watch a new one!

'That fool dead' I died at that

Another great synopsis! I agree with another commenter, "A Clockwork Orange" would be a superb subject!

Fantastic analysis on one of my all time favorite stories. I couldn't have said it better. Thank you so much, ThugNotes!!

Please do "The Outsiders" by S.E.Hinton

Please do, "the importance of being earnest".

Thank you for this video, it really helped with an assignment I had because I understood the book a little better than just reading it. Thanks!

I love these so so so much, you teach in an understandable yet highly intellectual way. thank you so much!

Why didn't I know about thug notes sooneeeeeeeer?

Holy shit, perfect timing. I literally just finished reading this book

Love this channel, you manage to explain the themes well while at the same time being hilarious

I still watch your vids even though you’ve got other projects going. I support your current stuff, but once in a while I come back to these gems. 🧡🧡🧡🧡

This saved me having to read the whole book in one day THANK YOUUUU

I love that book so much! So, I appreciate the very summarized version of it. :)

Great analysis - you're off to a fine start this year !!

This is one of my favorite novels and I thought you did a real cool summary :)

I really love this channel I have learned slot from your analysis of the books you present.

I can't 😂.i am starting to watch Penny Dreadful and needed to learn the history of him before I started and I found the page.. You just got a subscriber 😂😂😂😂😂

This is the best stuff on KZfaq! :) Thanks, Thug!

This is great, I've recently read this book and this vid helped me understand a bit more of its moral lesson.

I dont normally leave comments but this video single handedly brought a new light to my life. thank you for this amazing video

Really glad i subscribed, this channel is an Edutainment at it's best!

"A Clockwork Orange" Please!

That is probably the most accurate and most hilarious summary of Dorian Gray I have ever seen. Kudos! Also, why did I not know about Thug Notes sooner?

love it man! Keep it up!

This was off the hook man, my favorite book.

I'm currently reading this book. Thanks for the analysis, G

I love you man. Your videos really brighten my day.

Man, I love this channel. Keep it up!

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Your videos are so awesome! Love this.

Congratulations on your videos getting more notice! They're really good!

My new favorite thing. Love the channel!

After watching your videos , I feel that I want to read more and more books 📚. You make any thing look cool and funny 😂.

The video I have seen of this channel, what a refreshing concept hahaha. I love it.

I like how in the analysis he makes the comparison of Henry symbolizing a path of evil whereas Basil is a path of good for Dorian.

These videos are the best! Thank you so much!

These videos are awesome. Good work!

Another great video, keep it up!

Thank you for those :D They are suepr fun to watch and I get to realize some things about my fave books that I didn't know before !

I hope my local library has this book. nice review!

Thank you for doing this :-) its so wonderful to share classic literature to the masses

There is something pleasantly surreal about this channel. I like it.

I came to this because I got to chapter 6 and I am absolutely dreading this book. I know it's a classic but it's so slow. Thank you so much for helping me with this I have a book report due 🙏🏼♥️

Wow, this story seems so interesting and so complex, I gotta give this a read soon.

One of my favorite books... excellent summary good sir.

Catch-22: The funniest book considered "great literature" I have ever read.

Whoa, guess I need to check out the uncensored text!

keep up the good work G!!

Best review I've heard about this book.

Oh HELL yes. I've been hoping you'd do this one!

you should read The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plathe

Brilliant. As per usual.

Dr. Sweets, I've loved all these little videos you've made for the classics, though I find myself noticing one thing. All these novels are from the Western world. So I'm wondering, is there any chance we'll get to see you take on some other classics around the world? The Chinese classics pop to mind (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc.), but I'm betting you could think up some other fun choices.

Thank you! Very useful for my literature test!

Ohh shit son, Love me some Oscar Wilde! Keep doing what you do.

Awesome! I did a report on this book. Really good!

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Man, you're just amazing!

Dope Summary

I love you! You're so clutch with this video!

Wow... good take on it. Subbed.

Woot, thanks. I wanted this one for a while

this was great! very clear and thoughtful!

Hands down the only book I've read in school that was good. In fact it is probably my favorite book

Thank you for quality content

I fail to understand why anyone wouldn't like this. It's amazing !!

Cool analysis!

Another great one. I'm crossing my fingers for Lolita (heard a rumor that was coming soon), Catch 22, The Grapes of Wrath, and A Clockwork Orange. Keep 'em coming!

this helped so much! glad i found you !

OH MY GOD I've been waiting for this forever!

First video, instant sub

So I have a essay due in a few weeks and for some reason I am stuck on how Dorian gray brings self destruction upon himself like this video helped but I need more of a in dept explanation Thanks!

as an english AS student ... this is a gold mine

How have I never heard of Thug Notes!? This is dope!