What symbols are found in the political cartoon? What do they mean? • What is the overall message of the cartoon?

• Do you think Block represented the U. S. or Soviet point of view? Why do you think that?

• Do you think Block favors the Marshall Plan? Use evidence from the cartoon to support your answer.

Read the excerpt from sir gawain and the green knight. when they had washed well, they went to sit at the table, the most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper, and guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them, in the arrangement of the famous table, with them arrayed around her, fine silk, furthermore, in a canopy over her, of toulouse red, and many tharsian tapestries embroidered and set with the finest of jewels that would have cost a great deal if someone had tried to buy them. the most beautiful there was the queen, flashing her gray eye. no one had ever seen anyone lovelier in his day. based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about guenever? she treats people with compassion. she is admired for her intelligence. she feels uncomfortable in crowds. she is held in high esteem.

Which leader told the israelite people that god would lead them to a “promised land” if they obeyed god faithfully?

What does portia compare a rumor to? how does she describe how the rumor is circulating? what is shakespeare's purpose in using this imagery?