Weekly History and Geography - 40

Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer and cartoonist mostly widely known for his children's bookspen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg, and in one case, Rosetta Stone.  As World War II began, Geisel turned to political cartoons, drawing over 400 in two years as editorial cartoonist for the NYC daily newspaper, PM.  Geisel's political cartoons, later published in  Dr. Seuss Goes to War, denounced Hilter and Mussolini.  


Study the following cartoons and choose one to analyze.  Use your Literature Organizer questions to reflect on the cartoon.













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  1. Mrs. Aschbrenner and Mrs. WoernerMarch 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I really enjoy political cartoons and I think Dr. Suess if funny to analyze because it makes me think deeper about his kids' stories. "The Sneetches and Other Stories" have much deeper meanings now!

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  2. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Cool

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