1. The Power of the Pen A Political (Editorial) Cartoon Analysis

4. 1. Which of the objects in the cartoon are symbols and what do they represent? Gender neutral beggar with hand outstretched represents the developing world? Portly man in business suit represents the corporate world? Briefcase literally represents the wealth of the developed nations

5. 2. List 3 adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed in the cartoon. DesperationWeakness Pleading Ignorance Indifference

6. 3. Explain the message of the cartoon. The book …Wealth of Nations was published by Adam Smith in 1776. In this book Smith coined the term “Invisible Hand” which has led some people to argue that a free market economic system will provide for the needs and wants of the population. The cartoon Today’s “Invisible Hand” implies that the developed world has forgotten or is ignoring the developing world and is not meeting its obligations with respect to giving these nations access to the Wealth of Nations.

7. 4. What group(s) would agree with the cartoon's message? Why would this group(s) agree with the cartoon's message? Anti-poverty NGOsGovernments of developing nations Left-leaning Liberals NDP

8. Tea Party? Capitalists Economic Libertarians Right-leaning economic Conservatives 5. What group(s) would disagree with the cartoon's message? Why would this group(s) disagree with the cartoon's message?