A thesis presented to Tel Aviv University is expected to
follow certain stylistic guidelines. The title page, for instance, is supposed
to conform to a specific lay-out, not to mention the content, which is
supposed to be divided into clear and distinct sections. But even an element
as simple as a table of contents just doesn't belong in the hypertextual
document that I envisioned, and ultimately created. Throughout the process
of preparing my thesis I continually found myself wondering whether I was
going too far, whether their was enough congruence between my conception
of what I wanted to present and what the university would view as fitting
and suitable. Frankly, even after presenting it I still find myself waiting
for the phone to ring, and when I lift the receiver I'll hear a voice telling
me that it was an enjoyable read, thank you, but it wasn't a thesis. Am
I the only person who can't seem to toe the line, or who has nightmares
of not being able to fit square holes into round pegs?
(?!?!?!?)