1. Analyze and evaluate Nast's image to identify the racial stereotypes it conveys. Whose view of black political abilities does it express?
Nast's image depicts the savage stereotype of African-Americans. as they were standing in a courtroom, the caucasian members were staring in disgust at how the members were fighting animatedly. the men in the center and right corner of the image looked scared and disappointed at the scene. the leaders never really thought the African-Americans were proper or civilized enough to serve in a government role. according to the image, "the members call each other thieves, liars, rascals and cowards." This cements the thought that they were not fit for government. all of these thoughts probably came from a Caucasian
Nast's image depicts the savage stereotype of African-Americans. as they were standing in a courtroom, the caucasian members were staring in disgust at how the members were fighting animatedly. the men in the center and right corner of the image looked scared and disappointed at the scene. the leaders never really thought the African-Americans were proper or civilized enough to serve in a government role. according to the image, "the members call each other thieves, liars, rascals and cowards." This cements the thought that they were not fit for government. all of these thoughts probably came from a Caucasian