Propaganda OR Political Cartoon Example Assignment 

Political cartoon​, a drawing (often including caricature) made for the purpose of
conveying editorial commentary on politics, politicians, and current events. Such
cartoons play a role in the political discourse of a society that provides for freedom
of speech and of the press. (Britannica)

Propaganda​, dissemination of information—facts, arguments, rumours,

half-truths, or lies—to influence ​public opinion​. (Britannica)

or

Propaganda​ is ​communication​ that is primarily used to ​influence​ an audience and

further an ​agenda​, which may not be ​objective​ and may be selectively presenting
facts in order to encourage a particular synthesis or perception, or using ​loaded
language​ in order to produce an emotional rather than a rational response to the
information that is being presented. (Wikipedia)

Find a political cartoon or example of propaganda related to genocide or the

holocaust.

In a well written and typed response, answer the applicable questions below.

1. Is your example a political cartoon or propaganda. Explain why in detail. 

2. Does it have a title? If so, what does it mean? 
3. Who is the figure in the cartoon? (name, position) 
4. What is the figure doing or saying? 
5. What is the setting? What evidence is there to support this? 
6. Where and when does the action in the cartoon take place? 
7. Are there any symbols in the cartoon? If so, what do they mean? 
8. Are any comparisons being made? If so, what are they? 
9. Who or what is the cartoonist “satirizing” (poking fun at)? 
10. What is the overall message of the cartoon? 
11. Is the cartoon effective? Why/why not? 
12. Do you have any other thoughts about the cartoon or propaganda. 
Be prepared to share your findings and example with the class or a portion of the class.