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“Artistic Integrity in Historical Fiction”
In this activity, students will compare Ned’s fictional account with that of a verified code talker and present an informed analysis of the novel’s artistic integrity through a visual medium.
In creating the fictional Ned Begay, Bruchac has created a story that attempts to stand in for and honor the many stories and experiences of code talkers throughout WWII. In this activity, you will explore the benefits, drawbacks, and responsibilities of telling a fictionalized version of events and characters by comparing Ned’s story in Code Talker to one or more authentic code-talker narratives. To present your analysis, create a poster, infographic, or appropriate visual medium that details this comparison and draws a conclusion regarding Bruchac’s artistic integrity in creating his fictionalized account.
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