Chapter 27:

Episode 26: The Literature Assignment Trap

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Students submit essays on gothic literature. The clever ones flourish. The arrogant try to mimic my style without comprehension.

I comment with delicate sarcasm, archaic references, and ironic suggestions. “…Ah yes, Poe would definitely appreciate your misuse of semicolons.”

The clever students grin quietly. The fools red-face. Justice is meted out, silent and precise. Satisfaction is mine.