Is it appropriate to use comedy to learn about the past?

WHAT VIEW OF WORLD WAR ONE DOES 'BLACKADDER GOES FORTH' GIVE US?

What view of World War One does 'Blackadder Goes Forth' give us? Watch the last episode of the Blackadder Goes Forth Series entitles 'Goodbyeee' with the class. Pause it at certain points to discuss certain issues that come up about the war and how the programme portrays them e.g.
  • The Generals (Melchitt & Haig)
  • The soldiers' attitudes
  • Tactics and the success of the British army
  • The living conditions
Students should make notes about these aspects are portrayed.
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