Cartoon Analysis Worksheet

Level 1

Visuals                                                                                                                     Words (not all cartoons include words)

1.    List the objects or people you see in the cartoon.                                      1.    Identify the cartoon caption and/or title

-Africa                                                                                                                     

-Man

-Hat

-Glasses

-Hands

-Straight face

-Arms

 

 

                                                                                                                                  2.    Locate three words or phrases used by the

                                                                                                                                        cartoonist to identify objects or people within the cartoon.

                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                              There's the word Africa and also the word Gold Fields twice.

                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Level 2

Visuals                                                                                                                     Words

2.    Which of the objects on your list are symbols?                                          4.   Which words or phrases in the cartoon appear to be the                -The man I believe is a symbol from my list of objects.                             most significant? Why do you think so?

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.    What do you think each symbol means?                                                  5.    List adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed in the 

     I think the man represents Great Britain. His facial expression means he     cartoon?

he's doesn't care about what others feel about him. His arms and hands                 -Not  ashamed

represent him taking from Africa and imperialiszing the people.                               -Cruel

His hat and glasses show his wealth and state of citizenship.                                     -Powerful

 

 

 

Level 3

A.    Describe the action taking place in the cartoon.

The action taking place is that British are trying to imperialize Africa. I feel that Britain is trying to do that so they can prove they have power and take their resources.

B.    Explain how the words in the cartoon clarify the symbols.

The words are symbolzing that the British are trying to ruke that nation.

C.    Explain the message of the cartoon.

The message of this carton is that the giant man is trying to take conrol over Africa. The man represents Europe and they want to steel their resources and have full power over the Africans.