Study Source C.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [Level 6: 8 marks] Explains purpose (must have intended impact on audience) in context. Purpose could be to stop East Germans trying to go West. Must have a valid message can be a sub-message. If not, then 7 marks.
2. [Level 5: 7 marks] Explains the purpose of the cartoon (must have intended impact on audience). Purpose could be to stop East Germans trying to go West. Must have a valid message can be a sub-message. If not, then 6 marks.
3. [Level 4: 6 marks] Explains the big message (East Germans will be better off staying in the East, if they go West they will be exploited/maltreated) of the cartoon as a reason.
4. [Level 3: 4-5 marks] Explains context as a reason – fails to explain message or purpose of cartoon OR explains a sub-message as a reason e.g., Some Germans are fleeing to the West, some Germans are staying in the East, East Germany is a wonderful place to live in, the West is a dreadful place.
5. [Level 2: 2-3 marks] Interprets cartoon or explains the context but not used as a reason for publication.
6. [Level 1: 1 mark] Answers based on surface reading or misinterpretation of the cartoon. These answers will not contain any valid interpretation of sources.
7. [Level 0: 0 marks] No evidence submitted OR response does not address the question.