59+ ‘Historical figure’ Writing Prompts
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Forged Figures
Write from the viewpoint of a celebrated historical figure and depict a critical event from their life.
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Historical Heroes
Imagine living in the same time as your favorite historical figure and how that would have shaped your life.
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A Conversation with a Hero
Imagine having a one-on-one conversation with someone you consider to be a hero. What would you ask them? What would they tell you?
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Stepping Into Famous Shoes
You’ve just time-traveled and wake up as a famous figure from the past. Who are you and what could your average day look like?
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Survivor’s Guilt
Write a narrative from Mark Antony’s perspective, dealing with survivor’s guilt and navigating the subsequent power vacuum following Caesar’s assassination.
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A Moment in History
Choose a quote from a historical figure and reflect on its relevance to your present life.
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Time-traveling Encounter
Write a story about going back in time to witness a historical event or meet a historical figure.
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Historical Heroes
Write a poem about a historical figure who inspires you, exploring why you find them inspiring.
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Famous Footsteps
Write a biographical sketch of a historical figure that has been an inspiration to you.
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My Hero
Write about a personal hero, someone you admire, and the qualities that make them stand out for you.
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The Imaginary Interview
Create an interview with a figure you admire, whether it’s a celebrity, historical figure, or a fictional character.
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The Lost Diary
Write about finding a lost diary and discovering the writer was actually a well-known historical figure.
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Historical Dialogue
Choose a historical figure and write a letter asking them questions or sharing your thoughts.
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Date with Destiny
Write about a protagonist who goes on a blind date only to discover they were set up with a historical figure.
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Historical Figures in the Limelight
Compose an interview with a historical figure you learnt recently in class.
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Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes
Select an individual from history, and imagine living a day in their shoes.
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Historical Profile
Write an informative piece about a significant historical figure and their impact on society.
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Costume Carnivals
Imagine you are at a costume party where the costume you wear forces you to adopt its associated persona.
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Historical Figure Footsteps
Choose a historical figure you admire and write a diary entry as if you were them living a day in their life.
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Under the March Rain: A Biography
Write a biographic piece about a March-born individual or historical figure, integrating the theme of rain.
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Hidden Legacy
Unearth a hidden artifact that reveals a shocking secret about a famous historical figure.
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Deceptive Doppelganger
Complete a story featuring a historical figure and their doppelganger pursuing different agendas during the same time period.
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Footsteps of Time
Imagine a New Year’s resolution from a famous historical figure and articulate its potential impact.
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Turn the Tables
Become an interviewer and set up a conversation with a historical figure, asking them about their experiences and views.
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Sailing to New Lands
Imagine you are an explorer like Christopher Columbus, embarking on a voyage to discover a new world.
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Festive Tale Retelling
Retell a well-known holiday story from the perspective of a historical figure.
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Heroes in History
Choose a historical figure who exhibited everyday heroism and write about their impact on the world then and now.
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Travel through Time
Let’s imagine a time machine has just been invented and you’re given the chance to go anywhere in history. Where would you go and why?
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Crafty Time Travel
Imagine if your favorite historical figure lived in the present day and took up crafting. Describe what unique craft they might do.
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Mutual Heroes
As a group, decide on a hero everyone likes then individually describe a day in the life of your shared hero.
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In Their Shoes
Choose a historical figure you admire and rewrite a day in their life from their perspective.
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Remarkable Role Model
Write a biography about a person you admire, detailing their life events and achievements that have inspired you.
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Through Different Eyes
Pick a historical figure and rewrite an event in their life from a different perspective. Perhaps from an enemy, a friend, or a family member.
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Trireme of Tricks
Imagine being a historical figure on April Fool’s Day. Who are you and what prank would you play?
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Hogwarts History Unraveled
Using the time turner, take a journey far back into the history of Hogwarts.
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Invisible Influence
Write about a person in your life you’ve never met but who has greatly influenced you
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A Mile in their Shoes
Write about a day from the viewpoint of someone you admire from afar—be it a friend, a celebrity, or a historical figure.
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Conversing with History
Imagine having a conversation with a historical figure, who would it be and what would you discuss?
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Famous Historical Persona
Imagine you’re a well-known historical figure. Describe your persona, your accomplishments, and how you interact with your era.
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Historical Figure’s Secret Life
Detail the secret life of a historical figure, making it believable to the timeframe they lived in.
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Roman Emperor for a Day
Imagine you are the Emperor of Rome at the height of its power. Describe a day in your life.
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Unseen Footsteps
Write a biography of a historical figure from the perspective of someone else in their life.
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Beyond the Ink – Historic Letters
Imagine that you can read a letter from a historical figure to another. Unravel the contents of this letter and its implications on the course of history.
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Footsteps of Historical Legends
Choose an influential figure in history and write about their life, struggles, achievements from their perspective.
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The Interview
Write a fictional interview with a real-life historical figure exploring their life and impact.
