To do/questions:
- Research who Joe Sacco is.
- Translate his cartoon and describe the pictures that make up the cartoon published in the Guardian (click on the link above).
- What are the events he is reacting to in his cartoon?
- Explain what "JE SUIS CHARLIE" means.
- What is "satire"?
- Summarise the point of view Sacco expresses in his cartoon.
- Do you agree with his opinion?
- Have a look at the cartoons in the following link: Charlie Hebdo tributes, article in THE DAY
- Draw a one-picture cartoon on the theme: "The pen is mightier than the sword".
- What is the point of political (also called editorial) cartoons?
To help you understand and think about and discuss the very complex issues involved in the events that took place in Paris in January 2015, click HERE!
