This cartoon by the British cartoonist Illingworth was published in June 1947.

1. The ‘hammer and sickle’ is the flag of the Soviet Union. This cartoon by the British cartoonist Illingworth was published in June 1947.

2. What is the message of this cartoon?

3. The ‘hammer and sickle’ is the flag of the Soviet Union. To do this question, you need first to borrow two concepts from English: Denotation (what you see) Connotation (how it affects its audience) This cartoon by the British cartoonist Illingworth was published in June 1947.

4. Denotation The ‘hammer and sickle’ is the flag of the Soviet Union. A map of Europe showing the Iron Curtain countries in black. Connotation Black is the colour of evil and fear. Meaning An evil, frightening shadow is creeping across Europe … creeping towards Britain. This cartoon by the British cartoonist Illingworth was published in June 1947.

5. Denotation The ‘hammer and sickle’ is the flag of the Soviet Union. Stalin is stretching across to plant Soviet flags in western Europe. Connotation ‘Planting the flag’ is a symbol of claiming a territory for an empire. Meaning Stalin’s Soviet Union has grown, intends to grow further (and must be stopped). This cartoon by the British cartoonist Illingworth was published in June 1947.

6. Denotation The ‘hammer and sickle’ is the flag of the Soviet Union. Questions marks on Sweden and France. Connotation Sweden was next to Finland; France had a strong Communist party. Meaning These two countries are in danger of becoming the next countries in the Soviet empire. This cartoon by the British cartoonist Illingworth was published in June 1947.

7. The ‘hammer and sickle’ is the flag of the Soviet Union. Finally, always remember to look at: Origin (who drew it) Date (when it was published) This cartoon by the British cartoonist Illingworth was published in June 1947.

8. Origin The ‘hammer and sickle’ is the flag of the Soviet Union. The British cartoonist Illingworth. Details Illingworth drew for the right-wing newspaper the Daily Mail. Significance This cartoon is a Western, anti-Soviet comment, frightening people about the Iron Curtain. This cartoon by the British cartoonist Illingworth was published in June 1947.

9. Date The ‘hammer and sickle’ is the flag of the Soviet Union. June 1947. Details At the time of the Marshall Plan. Significance This cartoon is supporting Marshall’s interpretation that all Europe is in danger of turning communist, and being added to the ‘evil empire’. This cartoon by the British cartoonist Illingworth was published in June 1947.