Cartoon analysis.

• Position: Brief article

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ANALYZE THE POLITICAL CARTOON

1. Which world powers are depicted in the cartoon?

2. What does the bridge represent, and why is it buckling?

3. What cargo is on the truck, and why is it important?

4. What do the leaders' expressions tell us about their feelings about the bridge?

5. What perspective do you think the cartoonist, who is in the Middle East, brings to this issue?

6. What view do you think the cartoonist has of the U.S.?