Im doing french literature at the moment. have you heard of Camus and Guy de Maupassant? Im studying some of their stuff. How did your oxford interview go?

Reply 64

Reblet

I didn't have one this year, only last year and probably "mediocre" describes it suitably. I found the interview utterly boring and they clearly thought I was quite slow as they asked the most unchallenging, dull questions. It may be because I scorned them after they insulted Margaret Atwood and all other modern female writers as "silly little feminists". haha.

Reply 65

kevster

lol, yea big mistake never scorn the tutors

Reply 66

de.novo

You scorned the tutors that were conducting the interview? And why would they put Margaret Atwood down? I found "The Handmaid's Tale" to be a great read.

Reply 67

Reblet

Yeah... I learnt that one. haha. Well he was annoying anyway. He needed scorning.

Reply 68

Reblet

Exactly! He insulted The Handmaid's Tale! And then had a quick dig about Austen. Any normal person would have scorned...

Reply 69

kevster

You scorned, he stroked out. lol

Reply 70

de.novo

What's wrong with Austen?!?! Ok I know she likes to go on for about two pages just describing the front gate or something, but once she gets over that, Austen is a master in social commentary. Scorn away! And you're coming to Durham so no harm done.