Investigating five case studies in Australian history
Investigating five case studies in Australian history
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<strong>case</strong> study 5<br />
activity four<br />
Different representations of Ned Kelly<br />
There are three short biographical descriptions, or representations, of Kelly on the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pages. (A representation is simply the way someone chooses to depict a person or an event.)<br />
They all draw on similar <strong>in</strong>formation to that you have just looked at.<br />
Complete a summary based on one account <strong>in</strong> a table like the one below. Work with other students<br />
to add the <strong>in</strong>formation from the other two accounts. Then answer the questions that follow.<br />
Aspect Account 1 Account 2 Account 3<br />
Appearance<br />
Family<br />
Crim<strong>in</strong>al acts<br />
Character<br />
or qualities<br />
Motivation<br />
for behaviour<br />
Discuss these questions:<br />
1 What details are given <strong>in</strong> all three accounts?<br />
2 There are differences of fact <strong>in</strong> some of the accounts. How would<br />
you decide which version is accurate where there are differences?<br />
3 What key elements are selected and what are omitted?<br />
4 Why do writers make these choices and leave gaps?<br />
5 What is emphasised <strong>in</strong> each?<br />
6 What mean<strong>in</strong>gs or <strong>in</strong>terpretations are offered?<br />
7 Compare the tone of each of the three accounts. Which is neutral,<br />
which is pro-Kelly, and which is more critical of him?<br />
8 Which do you th<strong>in</strong>k is the best account? Why?<br />
9 Writers have basically the same <strong>in</strong>formation to work with when<br />
they write about Ned Kelly. Why do you th<strong>in</strong>k people can produce<br />
such different versions?<br />
108 <strong>Australian</strong> History Mysteries <strong>Investigat<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>five</strong> <strong>case</strong> <strong>studies</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>history</strong>
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