English 1 H Audiobooks
By Jeff Mount
English 1 H AudiobooksJan 14, 2021
The Odyssey BK 19 - Penelope & Her Guest
Penelope invites the old beggar for a late night check: does he know anything about Odysseus? She tells him she's decided to pick a suitor (who can complete a heroic task with a box!). Eurycleia recognizes the old man as Odysseus! Melantho the shameless maiden insults the beggar.
The Odyssey BK 21 - Odysseus Strings His Bow
Penelope sadly & beautifully extracts the bow from the mancave that will decide her fate, announced the 12-axe contest, and watches while suitors fumble with the task and decide whether they are going to let the old man try.
The Odyssey BK 24 - PEACE
The final closing events to ultimately end the journeying and cycle of violence -- including another trip to Hades and lots of interventions from Athena.
The Odyssey BK 23 - The Great Rooted Bed
Has Odysseus truly proven himself? Watch Penelope win the game of deception with a test of her own. And finally an ultimate homecoming (that lasts a supernatural amount of time).
The Odyssey BK 22 - Slaughter in the Hall
With his weapon in hand and a successful arrow to win Penelope, Odyss turns his sights on suitor revenge, one-by-one. Watch all your favorite suitors get picked off. Maidens also must pay the price.
The Odyssey BK 20 - Portents Gather
Odysseus, still disguised, tests Eumaeus and a new cowherd (Philoetius) to see if they would fight the suitors. He reveals himself to them! More suitor abuse happens, and Penelope is listening outside the door...
The Odyssey BK 18 - The Beggar King of Ithaca
Odysseus in disguise faces more fights against Irus and Melantho --with clever word plays -- in his living room overrun by suitors.
TKAM Ch 31
Final Chapter: Watch Scout reflect, connect to the Gray Ghost, and offer a final goodbye. So good!
TKAM Ch 30
Unravelling the attack, calling on Atticus, Heck, and Scout to discover and make final decisions about what to do.
TKAM Ch 29
Attack -- and rescues.
TKAM Ch 28
Scout & Jem walk at night to the Halloween Pageant, with suggestions of trouble, mistakes in Scout's stage performance, and suspense building.
TKAM Ch 27
Suspicious events occur in connection with Bob Ewell. The Halloween Pageant is planned for school. Neighborhood prank played on Tutti Frutti sisters -- revealing their prejuduce.
TKAM Ch 26
Boo reflections. Hitler taught as current event in Scout's class. Ms. Gates's hypocrisy as a teacher. Jem enraged over something about trial.
TKAM Ch 25
Smashing a roly-poly bug. Helen learns about Tom. Underwood's editorial -- involving mockingbirds, too.
TKAM Ch 24
The Missionary Tea chapter: gender roles, hypocrisy, and Maudie's fierce loyalty to Atticus. Then bad news about Tom Robinson.
TKAM Ch 23
Two main things: (1) What will Atticus do now in face of verdict and Ewell threat? (2) The "Types of People" chapter.
TKAM Ch 22
Denouement about the VERDICT: reactions from Atticus, Jem, Alexandra, Maudie, and Stephanie Crawford. Maudie's cake moment with the children: "Your father is..." Then the sickening threat from Bob Ewell.
TKAM Ch 21
Awaiting the VERDICT of the trial, which finally arrives after a historic delay. Plus, the missing children, their invitation to hear the verdict after supper, and the balcony's reverential stand up, as Atticus departs the courtroom.
TKAM Ch 20
Scout & Dill learn the truth about Dolphus and his Coca-Cola bottle. Atticus's famous closing remarks to the jury in the Tom Robinson trial.
TKAM Ch 19
Tom Robinson Trial: Testimony from Tom Robinson himself -- the most revealing of all! The lights come on symbolically as the truth comes out about Tom's innocence. Scout realizes Mayella's loneliness and motives with Tom. Plus, Link Deas's interruption. Plus, Gilmer's racism drives Dill out of the courtroom.
TKAM Ch 18
Tom Robinson Trial: Testimony from Mayella Ewell. Geraniums. Tom's handicapped arm. Atticus's rain of questions on Mayella and her animosity in return. Underwood spots children in Black balcony of courtroom.
TKAM Ch 17
Tom Robinson Trial: Testimony from Heck Tate and Bob Ewell. Scout offers half understandings as conflicting or incomplete versions emerge about the incident between Tom, Mayella, and Bob Ewell.
TKAM Ch 16
The Finches debrief the intense evening, and details emerge about Mr. Underwood, Mr. Cunningham, and Tom. Scout wants to beat up Walter Cunningham in revenge. Meet Dolphus Raymond and his mixed children. The town arrives like a parade for the trial. The kids find a seat in a surprising, meaningful location inside the courtroom.
TKAM Ch 15
Robinson trial tension rises in town. Lynch mob fears lead Atticus to spend the night in front of the jail. A mob does arrive under cover of night. The kids, who sneak out, enter the circle of men surrounding Atticus. A small move by Scout brings their murderous agenda to a halt.
TKAM Ch 14
Scandal! Alexandra learns the kids went to Calpurnia's church! Fights and tense times develop between Scout and Jem. A surprise visitor is hiding under Scout's bed.
TKAM Ch 13
Aunt Alexandra moves in while Atticus defends Tom Robinson in court. Her parenting and white pride conflict with Atticus' parenting, which climaxes in a tender Atticus and Scout showdown as the chapter ends.
TKAM Ch 08
Snow! Fire! Racist snowman! Mystery blanket! This chapter is full of surprises.
TKAM Ch 12
The Calpurnia's church chapter. Lulu, Reverand Sykes, and a collection for Helen Robinson.
TKAM Ch 11
The Mrs. Dubose episode: destroyed camelias, reading punishment, and a parting gift. Atticus explains true courage: knowing you're beat but you battle anyways.
TKAM Ch 10
Atticus can't do anything -- like other dads. Then the episode of Tim Johnson, the rabid dog that needs to be shot.
TKAM Ch 09
Scout must defend Atticus at school. We learn about Tom Robinson's case. Then the memorable visit to Aunt Alexandra's and Cousin Francis -- and a fight.
TKAM Ch 08
Cold weather, snow, a fire!, and a blanket. Plus an infamous dirt snowman, which we'll analyze in class.
TKAM Ch 07
More items and mystery connected to the tree hole -- until Nathan Radley's cement.
TKAM Ch 06
Dill's last night: A Radley House Adventure. Lies about poker to the adults, and a pair of sewn up pants.
TKAM Ch 05
Jem & Dill begin to exclude Scout, who finds new refuge with Miss Maudie. Maudie shares new perspectives about Boo (he was always polite) that increase the mystery. Note on a fishing pole.
TKAM Ch 4
Boo Radley, school, and neighborhood details face Jem, Scout, and Dill. The roll-in-the-tire scare! Items found in the tree knothole! The Radley Scissors Reenactments!
TKAM Ch 3
Walter comes to lunch. The syrup incident. Calpurnia is mean? Burris Ewell makes Ms. Caroline cry. Atticus makes a compromise w Scout.
TKAM Ch 2
Scout grapples with Miss Caroline and her new ways in First Grade. Stereotypes set in. Cunningham details emerge, too.
TKAM Ch 1
Scout introduces Maycomb, her Finch history, Dill, and the Boo Radley intrigue.
Romeo & Juliet - 5.3 FINAL DEATHS & DENOUEMENT
Romeo & Juliet make their final fatal decisions.
Romeo & Juliet - 3.4 - Capulet & Paris
Capulet, unaware of his daughter's moves, seals a marriage deal with Paris. Notice the time details.
Romeo & Juliet - 4.5
Juliet's parents and the Nurse discover Juliet "dead." The Friar enters and directs them onwards. Their wedding day is now a funeral day (they think).
Romeo & Juliet - 4.4
Juliet's parents ironically prepare for the wedding celebration.
Romeo & Juliet - 4.3
Juliet bids goodnight to mother and nurse, giving them the impression that tomorrow is her wedding day to Paris. Then she soliloquizes about the fear and hope that the Friar's plan / potion will require of her.
Romeo & Juliet - 4.2
Juliet deceives her father about her attitude towards marrying Paris.
Romeo & Juliet - 4.1
Juliet & the Friar hatch a plan. Potions involved.
Romeo & Juliet - 3.5 - BEST IRONIC SCENE WOW
Romeo barely escapes Juliet's mother walking in on them. Juliet double talk to mom and dad -- then refusal to marry Paris. Lord Capulet erupts in anger & disowns Juliet. She is ready to die without Romeo, but will see if the Friar has any last ditch idea for her tragedy.
Romeo & Juliet - 3.3 Lecture Scene
Friar Laurence chastises Romeo for ingratitude and over emotion. Get to your Juliet! He also shares a plan.
Romeo & Juliet - 3.2
Dramatic irony to the hilt: Juliet, unaware of previous scene's events, cannot wait to enjoy her honeymoon with her new husband. Then the Nurse brings news.
Romeo & Juliet - 3.1 - Tragedies set in.
Tipping point. Verona street. Tybalt insults Romeo for his trespass. Mercutio intervenes and events spin out of control.