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Compare Fictional Account with Historical Account and Author Interpretation
July 22, 2025

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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