Study Source C.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [8] Level 6: Explains purpose in context of 29 October 1962 (on 28 October Khrushchev accepts Kennedy's offer or Khrushchev agreed to withdraw the missiles) Note: Needs a valid message but not necessarily the big message
2. [7] Level 5: Explains the purpose of the cartoon (must have an impact on audience in the answer, e.g.to persuade the American people it was a massive victory for the US) Note: Needs a valid message but not necessarily the big message
3. [6] Level 4: Explains the big message - the Russians have been overwhelmed (or humiliated) by US power. Need both parts
4. [4-5] Level 3: Explains specific context only – fails to explain message or purpose of cartoon OR Explains a valid sub-message
5. [2-3] Level 2: Misreading of the cartoon OR Interprets cartoon or describes the context - but not used as a reason for publication OR General context only – no message or purpose
6. [1] Level 1: Surface descriptions of the cartoon