Mr. Stalin revolutionizes the drama
Herb Block, published in 1939
Cartoon Analysis
- Speaker: Herb Block
- Subject: Stalin wants to attack Finland because of his suspicion of their anti-communist policies (around World War 2)
- Audience: American public
- Context: Outbreak of World War 2 led to increased tension between countries in the surrounding region
- Symbolism: Russia represents strong intimidating man bullying the weak, innocent, woman (Finland)
- Labeling: Block labels the man Russia and the woman Finland
- Purpose: To inform the American public of the impending war