These two sources, in their attempts to differentiate each other and denounce the subject of their respective cartoons, produce a remarkable amount of parallels, as well as a few important differences. For similarities, the leading theme for both of the cartoons is that the opposing party’s candidate is a militarist warmonger. In Source A, this is demonstrated by portraying Democrat candidate Lewis Cass as a warlike automaton, composed of various cannons, bombs, and swords. The phrases “A WAR PRESIDENT” and “PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRACY” are stamped in bold letters on the page, clearly documenting the candidate’s flaws: under the guise of liberty and progressiveness, he would declare wars which would not benefit the American people as a whole. He…
This political cartoon satirizes allowing convicts the right to vote. There is bias in this cartoon by being against the criminal activity and by showing the positives of the Obama campaign. This will be helpful because it shows the results if felons are given the right to vote. Therefore, this political cartoon can be used as an opposing argument because the artists views are against felon…
He loves all races as he stated in his rally, "All lives matter." As a president who respects most races potentally alleviates the tension between police and the African and American community. Additionally, he stated on numerous occasions to unlock the cell, educate, and work potential. Trump fights for potential individually and collectively as a nation, the win and be a winner. Reducing people as an inmate does not fit the Trump's potential.…
Eight years ago, history was made in the United States. Barack Obama was the first African American to be elected, a landmark decision that forever marked his legacy, with first lady Michelle Obama at his side. The results of a new election have ignited even more hate than the previous one, and division in society is only getting more heated. Some people believe racism in modern society is non existent, and others believe racism is tearing this society apart. In his column “Dear Michelle Obama,” Leonard Pitts takes the stance of the latter and uses rhetorical strategies such as syntax, diction, and humor to express his admiration for Michelle Obama and his contempt for racist bigotry.…
The cartoon I am analyzing is wildcard #1 of Constitutional Underpinnings. This cartoon symbolizes how our federal government is set up. In football, linebackers of opposing teams always tackle each other. This represents clashing of the Congress and the executive branch. Not only that, but in football games, sometimes one side overpowers the other.…
My artifact is a speech given by the rhetoric, Donald Trump, president elect of the United States. At the time this artifact was produced, Trump was still running for office against Hilary Clinton and was not yet elected for president. On June 22, 2016, Donald Trump decided to do an “Anti-Hilary” speech. This speech was to conclude that Hilary Clinton cannot be the next president of The United States simply because she was not fit. His goal is to persuade the target audience to not vote for Hilary.…
In an interview with The Washington Post, he described it as a political cartoon which is supposed to trigger a discussion about certain issues, and he is proud that the Clinton drawing achieved its purpose. When Branco drew the caricature in April, he did not think it was controversial. With a bit of effort, he recalled that he was inspired to create the cartoon after the Democratic candidate spoke to the black hosts of the “Breakfast Club” radio show and revealed that she carries hot sauce with her in her purse. For the cartoonist, the main issue surrounding Burns’ tweet is the Democratic Party’s pandering to the African-American community.…
Throughout the years society has been stoic in the matters of racial conflict, whether it is the slavery during the Civil War, or the fear black men being shot by white officers today: there has always been a divide in the races. A man known famously as Dr.Seuss created many political cartoons to depict many of these social conflicts that are now more than ever relevant. These pieces of artwork are more relevant due to the recent conflicts in places around the world working with race, and Dr.Seuss uses political cartoons to demonstrate that.. Through his artwork, Dr.Seuss uses metaphoric images, and satire to portray the universal idea of race.…
Writing journal entries helped me connect the past with the present and I was able to take the extra step to make every thought meaningful. Among having so much work to do and being busy every second along with constant anxiety and stress, I do not have time to stop and think. These journal entries help me think and debrief myself and I think the entries definitely benefited in class discussions. When we do not do journal entries before discussing I have noticed that our conversations are less thought out and are answers are not profound. When we do our journal entries are conversations have tended to be continuous and open.…
Art is nothing unless it stands for something or gives a point of view or relays to a message in somewhat. Any art piece you create should have a visual communication. When thinking of political or social views one frequently brings to mind an artist or a work of art that attempts to convey as message as well. Barbara Kruger a mixed media artist and graphic designer conduct powerful messages concerning feminism and women’s rights through her artworks. In much of her work she frequently uses bold and controversial black and white imagery along as text that lies over vivid red to catch the viewer’s eyes to evoke a particular concern or topic.…
Horsey drew this cartoon to explain how a Starbucks in Seattle was offering a conversation about race with all coffee drinks. The cartoon shows how a conversation like that might be different in different areas. The cartoon labels the customer with a tattoo of the confederate flag with the "Southern Cross". Horsey portrays the customer as a racists when he says," Let's start with how Obama's a dang Muslim Kenyan!" Horsey exaggerates this dialogue and the appearances of both the cashier and costumer (the white people in the cartoon).…
Through analyzing specific instances of racist and sexist comments made by Donald Trump, it will be shown how his rhetoric is harmful to domestic tranquility.…
The 2005 cartoon controversy of the Holy Prophet Mohammed by Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard By: Seth Johnson, Max Sassaman and Nouf Alghamdi Seth Johnson (Team leader): Wrote the main points and purpose. Max Sassaman: Wrote about the viewpoints expressed and what is left out. Nouf Alghamdi: Wrote about the political reaction and people's reaction.…
Many people will come out fighting and bruised because of the long batter against racism that people who are not White will face. In President Obama, “A More Perfect Union” he speaks about racism and equality very much. Understanding that racism is a big issue in today’s society. Obama addresses that “The fact is that the comments that have been made and the issues that have surfaces over the last few weeks reflects the complexities of race in this country that we’ve never worked through...” (Para 23).…
The spoken and written word, dating back to the first civilizations and the Agricultural Revolution, has been used to express our thoughts and feelings, to help communicate with the people around us, to empower, and to inspire. However, language can also be used negatively: to denigrate, insult, obfuscate, euphemize, or deceive. It is especially used negatively in politics, where politicians use rhetoric and language in order to lobby their own agenda, further propaganda, and divide the population without directly saying so. In an amusing political cartoon by David Horsey, a group of children perform for their parents in a play about Thanksgiving. In this cartoon, a young white “pilgrim’’ proclaims to a group of young “Native Americans”, to the surprise of the parents, that he is a “racist European Conqueror who has come to commit Genocide against them”.…