Uncovering Political Commentary through Holocaust Cartoons
Explore the powerful messages conveyed by political cartoons on the Holocaust, shedding light on significant events like Hitler's rise to power and antisemitic actions. Delve into thought-provoking visuals that highlight historical perspectives and social issues.
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Cartoonists against the Holocaust PRESENTATION BY STEVE GOLDBERG AND JULIE SCALLERO CO-DIRECTORS OF EDUCATION HOLOCAUST & HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION CENTER
Interpretation 1. Which words or phrases in the cartoon appear to be the most significant? 2. Explain the message of the cartoon. What is the cartoonist s point of view? 3. Do you find this cartoon persuasive? Why or why not?
Analyzing Political Cartoons Political cartoons address social and political issues They express strongly held viewpoints about those issues To fully understand most political cartoons, we need to have background knowledge of the issues with which they deal.
Hitler Comes to Power in Germany Hitler came to power in Germany in 1933 Almost immediately he enforced a series of anti- Semitic actions aimed at the civil rights and liberties of Jews in Germany
The Holocaust (1933-1945) These actions intensify into the historical event that we refer to as the Holocaust
Ashamed 1. When you think of the statue of liberty, what comes to mind? 2. In Fred Packer s cartoon, what does the Statue of Liberty represent? 3. Why does the statue turn away in shame?
A Refugee Conference That Abandoned the Refugees 1. How does the cartoonist depict the results of the Evian conference? 2. Who is the figure in the center of the cartoon? 3. How do you know?
The United States and the Holocaust 1. How do the actions of the United States government officials contrast with the newspaper headlines about the mass murder of Jews?
