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Compare Fictional Account with Historical Account and Author Interpretation

July 22, 2025
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Shivohm Karogal

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AI Summary

These revision notes focus on analyzing how authors fictionalize historical figures to serve narrative or ideological goals. Students should compare historical facts with fictional portrayals, question the author's intent behind changes, and reflect on how these changes influence the reader’s understanding of history.

Principle

Comparing fictionalized portrayals with historical facts shows how authors shape characters for narrative or ideological purposes

 

Steps

  • Identify differences between the real account and fictional portrayal.

  • Question why the author made these changes—what message or image were they trying to convey?

  • Reflect on how the interpretation alters the historical understanding.

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