“NSA Santa”, a political cartoon by cartoonist Ralph Mckee, published in 2013 by Augusta Chronicle, powerfully depicts Mckee’s viewpoint of how the government secretly tracks the public’s personal information. The cartoonist effectively criticizes the target - NSA - through the use of symbolism, tone, and caricature. As a focal point, Santa Claus is depicted as an employee of NSA. Ironically, Claus is a fictional character that watches children to keep them from behaving inadequately. In this case, he is working for the National Security Agency to watch the public with the same suspicion.
Furthermore, Santa is generally characterized as being jolly and cheerful by wearing bright colors and a beaming smile across his face to appeal
Furthermore, Santa is generally characterized as being jolly and cheerful by wearing bright colors and a beaming smile across his face to appeal