To follow something to the letter means to follow it exactly as it is written or instructed, but this context describes following it loosely
Context: "Being a revisionist was a tough assignment for someone that was now being told to follow every life direction loosely and with plenty of room for interpretation." Claim: "Being a revisionist was a tough assignment for someone that was now being told to follow every life direction to the letter."
Considering the context, is the claim true, false, or unknown?