People who get A* in Eng Lit are smarter than the people who do the same in Science?

Who else agrees? I was having this argument with a couple people; me and my friend do writing subjects and are predicted A/A*'s and the people who we were debating with are Science/Maths students predicted the same.

I think subjects like Maths and Science especially are synoptic, it's more to do with being able to remember things like atoms and molecules than raw talent. Maths is a lil different because you have to be smart to understand mathematical concepts etc, but overall i think it's synoptic. I think if your mind can absorb loads of knowledge easily then you will excel at both subjects.

English Literature on the other hand takes raw talent, English students who do well have the ability to interpret a piece of Literature in numerous ways, which takes skill. It's not just knowing what the makes an atom or what x + y is which can be learned through intense revision. It's more to do with raw talent, English Students writing is stylized, cohesive and structured, it takes skill to be able to structure a piece of writing and analyse texts etc.

I dunno, that's just what i think, i'm not saying it's right so don't go all crazy on me, i just want opinions.

Disagree. Try doing physics, you could read through everything and memorise everything but if you don't understand what you're reading and can't interpret and apply what you've learnt, then you'll most definitely struggle.

What are you talking about? All you have to do in physics is memorise what's on the syllabus. I don't understand any of it at all but I just memorise the stuff I need to and write it down and I'm on an A* atm. It's extremely rare that you see an exam question which actually requires understanding.

What are you talking about? All you have to do in physics is memorise what's on the syllabus. I don't understand any of it at all but I just memorise the stuff I need to and write it down and I'm on an A* atm. It's extremely rare that you see an exam question which actually requires understanding.

I'm sorry hun, I'm a lit girl and never loved the more logical subjects, but in no way would I ever suggest that maths or science are in any way easy.

It's one of those moments where you can write a poem such as 'War', but the far more significant factor within the scenario is the doctor. The arguement can be spun in any way to suit any view, but ultimatly maths/science is far more significant for survival than any novel.

And we are talking abt a level here


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Yup AQA A level.

What are you talking about? All you have to do in physics is memorise what's on the syllabus. I don't understand any of it at all but I just memorise the stuff I need to and write it down and I'm on an A* atm. It's extremely rare that you see an exam question which actually requires understanding.

Haha, it's more respected and more difficult because less people have the skill set, but i don't think that automatically makes that skill set more prestigious than the ones needed for English.

every bit of english is subjective, therefore everyone is always right about everything, therefore it is absolutely pointless to indicate intelligence.

maths (mostly) is quantifiable, applicable, abstract and straight.

english literature candidates you will see wearing bright coloured leggings (male or female), empty frame glasses etc.

the mathematical people are the ones with the high paid jobs in the city, the academics who further our limits as humans.