Speaking of old school amswers... I was a lil PO'd at my American lit professor in college. He'd teach but then when he had an exam I quickly learned he liked only answers that were in total agreement with his own (like he knew Faulkner and Hemingway personally
). I got mad because on the exam he'd alway ask a "what is your opinion of (whatever character or act we were reading)?" question but then subtract points if he didnt agree.
So on his last exam he added an extra credit (what is your opinion of...?) question, so I wrote:
"Well you asked for my opinion so here it is: " --> (wrote mine here) "But since you usually prefer your own..:"--->(wrote his) He wasn't amused.
GO YOU for stickin it to the man!!!
I did something similar in 10th grade, we had to read a poem about the "hardships" of some man, I think he was meant to be "representing" something (not like it matters now). The questions were something like this:
5. Do you feel sorry for [insert characters name here]? Explain?
I wrote: No because I have had to learn about this since I was 6 years old and I'm getting sick of all this propaganda you are force-feeding to us you condescending cow.
6. What metaphors has the poet used to make you feel sorry for [insert character here]? Explain their effect on you?
I wrote: Hmmm this is a pretty closed ended question now isnt it Mrs [insert last name of teacher here]? I already told you I DONT feel sorry form him!!! NOW STOP TRYING TO FORCE ME TO FEEL SORRY FOR SOMEONE JUST BECAUSE YOU DO!!!
I had argued so many times before that with her on that subject. I almost made her cry once because no student had ever challenged her ideals before. I can see why she didnt like me but I wasnt willing to drop my beleifs just for a few good marks. And incase anyone is wondering I never got my marks back (she went on maternity leave)
I would have loved to see what she would have written about my answers
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