This Russian cartoon comes from c.1947.
What is the message of this cartoon?
Denotation Connotation To do this question, you need first to borrow two concepts from English: Denotation (what you see) Connotation (how it affects its audience) This Russian cartoon comes from c.1947.
Denotation Connotation Meaning ‘Uncle Sam’ running with a gun. ‘Uncle Sam’ represents America. Meaning On 12 March 1947, Truman promised to support the Greek government against Communism with military and humanitarian aid. This Russian cartoon comes from c.1947.
Denotation Connotation Meaning He carries a gun marked with an American dollar sign. Connotation The dollar also has negative overtones - ‘the almighty dollar’ - of aggressive capitalism. Meaning By far the largest proportion of American aid to Greece was spent on weapons. This Russian cartoon comes from c.1947.
Denotation Connotation Meaning Fleeing communists, who are wearing traditional Greek costume. Connotation The artist is claiming that it is the COMMUNISTS who truly represent ‘the Greek people’. Meaning American dollar imperialism was driving out by force the (communist) government which the Greek people wanted. This Russian cartoon comes from c.1947.
Origin Date Finally, always remember to look at: (who drew it) (when it was published) This Russian cartoon comes from c.1947.
Date Details Significance (Probably) 1947 After the announcement of the ‘Truman Doctrine’. Significance This cartoon shows the Soviet reaction to the American decision to support Greece. This Russian cartoon comes from c.1947.
Origin Details Significance A Russian cartoon. It would certainly have been reflecting Stalin’s view of the Truman Doctrine. Significance This cartoon is a hostile, biased Soviet interpretation of the Truman Doctrine. This Russian cartoon comes from c.1947.