It doesn't really matter what we read in English class, all of literature is basically the same any way: hero or heroes get into conflict; villain seems like a good guy but secretly lusts with murderous desires; throw a hint of love in their for spice; hero or heroes doubt themselves; hero overcomes doubts; hero kills villain; the end. Blah, blah, blah -- write a report. Futility is too nice a word. Don't we have a text book that tells us what to read anyway?