Academic Struggles
Michael recounts a challenging exam experience where his original research on lesser-known Elizabethan plays was dismissed by his examiner, leading to a zero mark. Despite his innovative approach to oral sources in ballads, he faced criticism for being "obtuse." The irony of his situation is highlighted when another examiner secretly praised his Chaucer paper, yet he ultimately did not receive the marks he hoped for.In this clip
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