Explaining an English degree was hard enough to people who had a vague idea of what that was--usually because they were going to be awful about it. Explaining to someone who didn't have that context... "I study literature," she began, sitting up a little straighter as a reflex response. This question often turned into a fight, and Sunny never rolled over and took it during a fight. "I read and analyze stories that people consider important to history and culture."