Assignment:
Part:1
Isolation Cartoon:
He never knew what hit him, published by PM Magazine , Dr. Seuss Collection, MSS 230. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library. Dr. Seuss Collection, MSS 230
1. Define isolationism:
2. Why is isolationism represented as a bird in the cartoon?
3. What event(s) does the phrase "He never knew what hit him" refer to?
4. Write a paragraph explaining the overall idea and meaning of the cartoon. What does this cartoon tell us about the position that the U.S. took during the first years of World War II and what event changed that position?
Part:2 Holocaust Image Analysis(Review the attachment):
Choose three images from the slideshow and answer the questions for each image.
Image 1 on Slide:
1. Where was the photograph taken?
2. Who are the people in the picture? / What is the object and what is its purpose?
3. Describe the scene or what is going on in the picture.
4. Look at the clothing, setting, body language, and objects to help determine the possible feelings and emotions of the people. Describe what you think the people might be thinking and feeling.
5. What statement do you think the artist was trying to make in the artwork or photograph?
6. What other details stand out in your mind about the photograph?
Image 2 on Slide:
1. Where was the photograph taken?
2. Who are the people in the picture? / What is the object and what is its purpose?
3. Describe the scene or what is going on in the picture.
4. Look at the clothing, setting, body language, and objects to help determine the possible feelings and emotions of the people. Describe what you think the people might be thinking and feeling.
5. What statement do you think the artist was trying to make in the artwork or photograph?
6. What other details stand out in your mind about the photograph?
Image 3 on Slide:
1. Where was the photograph taken?
2. Who are the people in the picture? / What is the object and what is its purpose?
3. Describe the scene or what is going on in the picture.
4. Look at the clothing, setting, body language, and objects to help determine the possible feelings and emotions of the people. Describe what you think the people might be thinking and feeling.
5. What statement do you think the artist was trying to make in the artwork or photograph?
6. What other details stand out in your mind about the photograph?
Attachment:- Holocaust Image.rar