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The Great Gatsby: Part 3 | Literary Analysis & Themes

In this deep dive into The Great Gatsby, we analyze themes of obsession, deception, and the societal divide that shapes Fitzgerald’s novel. Tom Buchanan's distrust of Gatsby mirrors the relentless pursuit of truth seen in Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, while the symbolism of automobiles foreshadows the dangers of reckless ambition.

We explore Gatsby’s self-made identity, the ...

The Great Gatsby: Part 2 - Symbols, Secrets, and Social Divides Description: Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into The Great Gatsby! In this episode, we explore key symbols and character dynamics that shape Fitzgerald's iconic novel. From Daisy Buchanan’s enigmatic persona to the ever-present green light, we uncover the deeper meanings behind Gatsby’s world of wealth, longing, and illusion. 🔹 Daisy Buchanan: Columbo or Clue...

📚 The Great Gatsby: An In-Depth Analysis | Dr. Bobby Hello, literature lovers! I’m Dr. Bobby, "The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was," and today we’re diving into F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, The Great Gatsby. In this episode, we explore the introduction of our narrator, Nick Carraway, and his unique perspective on wealth, class, and privilege. We examine the contrasting worlds of West Egg and East Egg, as well as the...

Welcome to Part 6 of our deep dive into Frankenstein! In this episode, we explore the Creature’s turning point—his descent from hopeful benevolence into vengeful hatred. After saving a human, he is repaid with violence, leading to his resolve to inflict suffering on mankind, much like Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the Dark Side.

We also analyze his demand for a companion, Victor’s moral dilemma in creating a second being, and the philo...

Frankenstein: Part 5 | The Creature’s Evolution and the Power of Storytelling

In this episode of our Frankenstein analysis series, we explore the Creature’s deepening understanding of humanity and his tragic realization of his place in the world. As he reads Paradise Lost, he sees parallels between himself, Adam, and Satan—grappling with existential questions that shape his transformation.

We discuss how Mary Shelley’s writing inters...

🔥 Frankenstein: Part 4 – The Creature’s Tale & the Power of Narrative 🔥

In this episode, we dive deep into Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, exploring the Creature’s heartbreaking monologue and his plea for understanding. As he compares himself to Adam and Lucifer, we analyze his struggle for identity, acceptance, and justice.

📖 Topics Discussed:

• The Creature’s framing of himself as both Adam and the fallen angel
• The use of fram...

🔥 Frankenstein: Part 3 - Unraveling the Madness of Victor’s Creation 🔥

Welcome back to our deep dive into Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein! In this episode, we explore Victor Frankenstein’s descent into obsession, his tragic downfall, and the moral dilemmas surrounding his scientific triumph.

📖 Key Topics Discussed:

• Victor’s reliability as a narrator—can we trust him?
• The Prometheus parallel: Victor’s god-like ambitions and their con...

Frankenstein: Part 2 | A Deep Dive into Mary Shelley's Themes

In this episode, we continue our exploration of Frankenstein, analyzing the key themes of lineage, nature vs. nurture, and the power of mentorship. Through Victor's reflections on his upbringing, we examine how his privileged yet structured childhood influenced his worldview, setting the stage for his later obsessions.

We also discuss the objectification of Elizabeth Laven...

🔬 Frankenstein: Introduction | Mary Shelley's Creative Origins & Influence 🧪

Join us as we explore the origins of Frankenstein, diving into Mary Shelley's creative inspirations, the literary and historical context of Romanticism, and the novel’s lasting impact on storytelling and pop culture.

📖 Topics Covered:

• Mary Shelley's early writing experiences and creative influences
• The famous ghost story challenge that led to Franke...

🎙️ Welcome back to the final installment of our deep dive into I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric! 🎙️

I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re wrapping up this series by exploring Command of Metaphor—how metaphor shapes our thinking, the role of context in interpretation, and how our minds naturally connect ideas.

📌 What We Cover Today: ✔️ Metaphor in Action – How tenor and vehicle influence ...

🎙️ Welcome back to another deep dive into rhetoric and philosophy! 🎙️

I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re continuing our journey through I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric, focusing on Some Criteria of Words and Metaphor—how language shifts, how we perceive meaning, and why metaphor is central to thought itself.

📌 What We Cover Today: ✔️ Language Shifts & Recursion – Why changes in m...

🎙️ Welcome back to another exploration of rhetoric and philosophy! 🎙️

Hello, I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re diving deeper into I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric, focusing on the interinanimation of words—how words interact, shape meaning, and depend on context for their significance.

📌 What We Cover Today: ✔️ How written and spoken words gain meaning through interaction ✔️ The Rhet...

🎙️ Welcome back to another deep dive into rhetoric and philosophy! 🎙️

Hello, I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re continuing our exploration of I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric. In this episode, we tackle Richards’ views on context, discourse, and meaning, and how our understanding of rhetoric continues to evolve with technology and multimodal communication.

📌 What We Cover Today: ✔️ Ho...

🔹 Welcome to another deep dive into rhetorical theory! 🔹

Hello, I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re exploring I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric. Richards challenges traditional understandings of rhetoric, shifting the focus from persuasion to misunderstanding and its remedies—a perspective that remains relevant in today’s world of complex communication.

📖 In this episode, we cover: ✔️ T...

A Rhetoric of Motives: Order Part 8 | Kenneth Burke’s Final Insights

Welcome back, everyone! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today we’ve reached the grand finale of Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives. 🎉

In this episode, we dive into Burke’s exploration of hierarchy, dialectic, mysticism, and identification—all central themes in his rhetorical framework. We examine how imagery builds social and mor...

📖 A Rhetoric of Motives: Order Part 7 | Kenneth Burke Analysis

Hello, rhetorical scholars! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and we’re continuing our deep dive into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives.

In this episode, we explore Burke’s critique of psychoanalytic criticism, his insights on dialectic and classification, and his unique perspective on rhetoric as both a social and linguistic action. We als...

📚 Welcome back to Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives!

Hello! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today we continue our deep dive into Burke’s exploration of order, persuasion, and audience dynamics in Part 6 of our series.

In this episode, we unpack Burke’s concept of pure persuasion—a form of communication that exists for its own sake rather than for external gain. We’ll discuss how persuasion, audie...

A Rhetoric of Motives: Order Part 5 | Dr. Bobby ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This video contains discussion and rhetorical analysis about death and suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out for help. Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255. You are not alone. ❤️ 📚 In this episode, we continue our deep dive into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives, exploring his ...

A Rhetoric of Motives: Order Part 4 | Kenneth Burke’s Insights on Courtship, Persuasion, & Transformation Hello! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and we’re continuing our deep dive into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives. In this episode, we explore Burke’s thoughts on courtship, hierarchy, and the dialectical transformations that shape persuasion and identity. From the role of specialists and the...