Parodies of political figures are the lifeblood of the editorial cartoons in a free press. North Korea's nuclear threat provides young political scientists an opportunity to hone their critical thinking skills as they analyze a cartoon that parodies the interactions between Kim Jon-il and President George W. Bush.

Concepts

parodies, editorial cartoons, political cartoons, north korea

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Additional Tags

editorial cartoons, north korea, parody, political cartoons, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask individuals or groups to create their own cartoon that parodies a current political situation and to provide "Talking Points" that details the parallels in their parody

Classroom Considerations

• The cartoon features Kim Jong-il, the father of the current leader of North Korea, and President George W. Bush

Pros

• The handout includes a Talking Points section that explains the parallels between the parody and Charles Schulz's characters
• The Between the Lines section provides the historical context for the cartoon

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2