What is the artist communicating about the octopus in the cartoon?

england wanted to truly be an octopus.

england can no longer support itself and needs to reach out to other countries.

the octopus represents england and shows how far england's power and influence reached

the octopus is representing germany and germany is collapsing

Octopuses are a popular trope in political art. They came in vogue in the 1870s, when Frederick W. Rose depicted Russia as a giant octopus lording over Eastern Europe. The sea monster was quickly given to Germany when it posed a bigger threat to peace in Europe. During the early Cold War, it was Russia’s turn again. The octopus was the perfect metaphor for spreading communism.

So the answer is D the last option

the correct answer is b

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