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The Christian Science Monitor was not a religious newspaper; it was dedicated to ' nonhysterical journalism' (i.e. it tried to offer sensible and unbiased judgements on events). A cartoon by the American cartoonist Paul Carmack, published in the Christian Science Monitor, 11 August 1945. .
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The Christian Science Monitor was not a religious newspaper; it was dedicated to 'nonhysterical journalism' (i.e. it tried to offer sensible and unbiased judgements on events). A cartoon by the American cartoonist Paul Carmack, published in the Christian Science Monitor, 11 August 1945.
The Christian Science Monitor was not a religious newspaper; it was dedicated to 'nonhysterical journalism' (i.e. it tried to offer sensible and unbiased judgements on events). To do this question, you need first to borrow two concepts from English: Denotation (what you see) Connotation (how it affects its audience) A cartoon by the American cartoonist Paul Carmack, published in the Christian Science Monitor, 11 August 1945.
Denotation The Christian Science Monitor was not a religious newspaper; it was dedicated to 'nonhysterical journalism' (i.e. it tried to offer sensible and unbiased judgements on events). Men sat talking round a table. Connotation ‘Getting round that table’ is an informal term for ‘negotiating’. Meaning Now the war is won, it will be time to negotiate the peace settlement for World War Two. A cartoon by the American cartoonist Paul Carmack, published in the Christian Science Monitor, 11 August 1945.
Denotation The Christian Science Monitor was not a religious newspaper; it was dedicated to 'nonhysterical journalism' (i.e. it tried to offer sensible and unbiased judgements on events). A bomb-shaped figure labelled ‘Atomic bomb’ looms over the negotiators. Connotation The figure is threatening – frightening. Meaning The existence of the atomic bomb has made the world a scarier place. A cartoon by the American cartoonist Paul Carmack, published in the Christian Science Monitor, 11 August 1945.
Denotation The Christian Science Monitor was not a religious newspaper; it was dedicated to 'nonhysterical journalism' (i.e. it tried to offer sensible and unbiased judgements on events). The bomb is saying: ‘A just and workable peace OR ELSE’. Connotation The ‘OR ELSE’ is the threat, and implies some terrible alternative if they get it wrong. Meaning Unless the peace-negotiators agree 'a just and workable peace', the next war the world will be plunged into will be an atomic war/ will be frighteningly destructive. A cartoon by the American cartoonist Paul Carmack, published in the Christian Science Monitor, 11 August 1945.
The Christian Science Monitor was not a religious newspaper; it was dedicated to 'nonhysterical journalism' (i.e. it tried to offer sensible and unbiased judgements on events). Finally, always remember to look at: Origin (who drew it) Date (when it was published) A cartoon by the American cartoonist Paul Carmack, published in the Christian Science Monitor, 11 August 1945.
Date The Christian Science Monitor was not a religious newspaper; it was dedicated to 'nonhysterical journalism' (i.e. it tried to offer sensible and unbiased judgements on events). 11 August 1945. Details Just 5 days after Hiroshima. Significance This is a very early comment on the significance of the atomic bomb for international relations/ the peace negotiations. A cartoon by the American cartoonist Paul Carmack, published in the Christian Science Monitor, 11 August 1945.
Origin The Christian Science Monitor was not a religious newspaper; it was dedicated to 'nonhysterical journalism' (i.e. it tried to offer sensible and unbiased judgements on events). The American cartoonist Paul R Carmack. Details Carmack was staff cartoonist for the Christian Science Monitor. Significance This is American; it is a conscious attempt NOT to be biased or sensationalist – it is how serious, sensible Americans regarded the invention of the atomic bomb. A cartoon by the American cartoonist Paul Carmack, published in the Christian Science Monitor, 11 August 1945.