Transcript Slide 1

This drawing by the British
cartoonist Sidney 'George' Strube,
entitled 'Juggernaut' appeared in the
Daily Express newspaper,
2_September 1939.
What is the message of this cartoon?
To do this question, you
need first to borrow two
concepts from English:
Denotation
(what you see)
Connotation
(how it affects its audience)
This drawing by the British
cartoonist Sidney 'George' Strube,
entitled 'Juggernaut' appeared in the
Daily Express newspaper,
2_September 1939.
Denotation
Images of Nazi militarism – tank,
spiked swastika wheels, mailed
fist, Nazi salute.
Connotation
The aggressive, militaristic nature
of Hitler’s Nazi state.
Meaning
Hitler is the evil aggressor –
Hitler is rushing into war.
This drawing by the British
cartoonist Sidney 'George' Strube,
entitled 'Juggernaut' appeared in the
Daily Express newspaper,
2_September 1939.
Denotation
A variety of ‘stop’ signs – red
traffic light, posters and notices
with warnings and appeals.
Connotation
These remind the reader of traffic
signs, which warn drivers of
danger ahead.
Meaning
Hitler is intent on war – he is
ignoring all warnings and
appeals by other leaders.
This drawing by the British
cartoonist Sidney 'George' Strube,
entitled 'Juggernaut' appeared in the
Daily Express newspaper,
2_September 1939.
Denotation
A precipice.
Connotation
The precipice stands for disaster.
Meaning
Hitler is forcing the world
(and himself) into the
disaster of a world war.
This drawing by the British
cartoonist Sidney 'George' Strube,
entitled 'Juggernaut' appeared in the
Daily Express newspaper,
2_September 1939.
Finally, always remember
to look at:
Origin
(who drew it)
Date
(when it was published)
This drawing by the British
cartoonist Sidney 'George' Strube,
entitled 'Juggernaut' appeared in the
Daily Express newspaper,
2_September 1939.
Date
2_September 1939.
Details
The day after Hitler invaded Poland;
the day before Britain declared war.
Significance
Strube was prophesying that
Hitler’s invasion would cause a
world war unless he turned
round immediately.
This drawing by the British
cartoonist Sidney 'George' Strube,
entitled 'Juggernaut' appeared in the
Daily Express newspaper,
2_September 1939.
Origin
The British cartoonist Sidney
‘George’ Strube.
Details
Strube, as all other British people,
was worried about war, but
determined to stop Hitler.
Significance
Strube is presenting Hitler as
the cause of war.
This drawing by the British
cartoonist Sidney 'George' Strube,
entitled 'Juggernaut' appeared in the
Daily Express newspaper,
2_September 1939.