Macaul Mellor Political cartoons are usually used to demonstrate an illustrator’s point of view during any political issue or event. More times than not a cartoon is making fun of or strongly putting down whatever that political view is. In McCutcheon’s interpretation over ratifying the treaty of Versailles his illustrations demonstrate that he doesn’t agree with that ratification. McCutcheon’s obvious disagreement is shown through specific negative characteristics of the people and the objects
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This pollical cartoon is talking about the positives of the legalization of marijuana. Today‚ the use of alcohol and cigarettes are legal‚ however‚ the use of marijuana is illegal. In the top section of the cartoon‚ it is a graveyard filled with tombstones‚ which is labeled death from alcohol. In this graveyard‚ there are tombstones spread everywhere as far as the eye can see. Additionally‚ the next section of the cartoon represents the death from cigarettes. This section also has a lot of deaths
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Part I I decided I would do my political cartoon on gun control‚ so I googled gun control cartoon images and came across the above cartoon. At first glance I thought the cartoon artist was in support of guns‚ by clearly listing out the number of jobs that are related to the sale and manufacturing of guns‚ thus making the statement guns sales provide jobs. The image provided a link to another site (courant.com/news/opinion/cartoon) that provided the commentary from cartoonist- Bob Englehart. After
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Satirical elements in political cartoons are used entirely to promote issues within parliament; whether it be highlighting vices‚ personal prejudice or contentious decisions which loom over our society. The cartoonist‚ David Pope‚ has used established fantasy characters from the franchise “Harry Potter‚” in order to depict Malcolm Turnbull‚ Bill Shorten and Richard Di Natale as untrustworthy‚ immature and naïve children. Through the use of satirical devices including mockery and parody‚ captioning
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John Siliga Composition II Cartoon Analysis August 15‚ 2014 Putting On A Show For decades people have migrated to America from all over the world in hopes of having that beautiful home with a white picket fence and a yard big enough for two children and a dog. Today‚ people are still chasing that dream. They haven’t realized that the American Dream is merely just that‚ a dream. These immigrants believe that by coming to America their life will suddenly be better and easier. What’s worse is that
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A cartoon is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art. While the specific definition has changed over time‚ modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire‚ caricature‚ or humor‚ or to the artistic style of such works. An artist who creates cartoons is called a cartoonist. The term originated in the Middle Ages and first described a preparatory drawing for a piece of art‚ such as a painting‚ fresco‚ tapestry‚ or stained glass
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An example of political discourse which addresses the social issue of child abuse are these political cartoons shown above. This form of political discourse addresses child abuse as a social problem within the institution of family. The first cartoon illustrates the magnitude that child abuse can reach. For example‚ the cartoon says “Growing up in an abusive house mangles the soul. You have been formed in an environment that guarantees you will forever see yourself hardened into a shameful‚ distorted
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powerful weapon. Of these propaganda‚ political cartoons are a bit unique compared to the usual. Political cartoons detail current political affairs in a mostly visualistic cartoon‚ which can include words. The two political cartoons depict president Woodrow Wilson in situations such as him dealing with public outcry‚ and the European countries. Both cartoons visualize Wilson in a very important role in politics. Details on the first image shows a political cartoon of U.S. president Woodrow Wilson dealing
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Political Cartoon Map Part 1: Select one image and write at least three observations to support each decoding category. Write your observations in complete sentences‚ using proper spelling‚ grammar‚ capitalization‚ and punctuation. Choice A: "Putting His Foot Down‚ 1899" Public Domain Choice B: Imperialism in China‚ 1890’s Public Domain Indicate Your Selection: Choice A or Choice B: ___B_______ Action: Five people (represents five nations) is cutting up a pie called Chine (China). Germany
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Drugs to Death in a Political Cartoon: An Oversimplification? As the more stable counterpart to an inconsistent southern neighbor‚ the United States has always had a suspicious outlook towards Mexico. In recent years‚ the boost in illegal immigration‚ the unstable economies in both countries and the issues resulting from drug use and trade have added tension to the already strained relationship. Blame flows and lands on various subjects: each government‚ drug cartels‚ drug users‚ and
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