Question

The writer of the point, "the value of teaching history through fiction," and the writer of the counterpoint, "the dangers of fictionalizing history," share their views of using fiction to teach history. How did the ideas differ? Cite textual details to summarize the main points that each essay writer makes

Answer 1

Fiction is used to teach History because it increases the curiosity of the kids and also presents multiple perspectives. But the disadvantages of using fiction to teach History are it might lead to inaccuracy, biasedness and incompetence.

Explanation:

Using Fiction for teaching History can help the children to understand History and build up curiosity. It can help them experience a complex truth and put them back into History and past times. It presents the complexity of the issues and promotes multiple perspectives.

But it can be dangerous to fictionalize History because it can lead to inaccuracy, biasedness and incompetence. This can also lead to the destruction of the civilization of that time and the personality trashing because of fictionalizing History.