What's "wrong" with HISTORY?
I just read an article in
the newspaper about the on-going debate if legendary hero of Malacca Hang Tuah
had really existed or is in fact a fictional figure painted to exhibit
exemplary attributes. Though my opinions aren't significant, I personally believe
that there is a huge possibility that Hang Tuah was real basically because I
feel that no one would actually create a character, described and portrayed at
length enough to be known as a legend in this land, just to capture the
nations' heart, plus, it has been revealed that the name, Hang Tuah is widely
recognised in Indonesia as well. Just as some suggested, I think the problem
that led to this controversy is due to over depiction that turned out somewhat
unrealistic.
Anyway, the writer
strongly urged that the history subject should not be played up
nor presented falsely without basis, but instead stressed that history is
similar to science that is "ever expanding". In his words, he
shared,"When evidence appears that contradicts your hypothesis, it's time
to reevaluate your original ideas. I totally agree. History should not be
viewed as something permanent that stays once it is written in school
textbooks, rather it should be verified from time to time to ascertain its
facts in the the light of new evidence. Currently however, students are to
obediently follow through history lessons aware or unaware of this controversy,
just for, as teachers put it, "the sake of exams".
Wait!.... why am I talking
about History of all things? Could it be that I'm interested in it?
THAT'S....correct. :-)
And just why?...
*to be continued*
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