The other option is the simple truth – tell him that your understanding didn’t change at all. Again, you’ll have to figure out what kind of understanding change the teacher was expecting, then explain why the book didn’t change your understanding at all.

Cynical as it sounds, it’s something I found true in every literature class I ever took. The best way to do well is to spend the first couple of weeks studying the teacher.

Imagine swapping places with someone who looks just like you and pretending you are them.

This book went a step further in that they had almost completely opposite ways of living. One was rich and one was poor.

Does that help? You really should read the book if you haven’t. It’s worth it.