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document, a cartoon. Cartoons are unique because they can be subject to exaggerations and distortions, which lend meaning to the overall image. While the exaggerations and distortions make the cartoon appear less realistic, cartoons tend to portray a part of society in a negative or positive light. It is important to keep this in mind when analyzing a cartoon because anything that seems off, or weird can be an important detail that lends itself to the purpose of the cartoon. The cartoon is a…

This political cartoon has a very important meaning. The cartoon is representing the ever questionable T.V. Doctor, Dr. Oz. Dr. Oz is known for giving nonsensical advice. I mean, don't question your doctor? Come on! You are always obligated to question authority. Anyways, recently, Dr. Oz has been accused of tricking millions of people into thinking that certain foods will provide weight loss. Recent surveys have debunked Dr. Oz's medical claims. But a lot of ignorant people continue to believe…

1. What attitude toward the Arizona law is reflected in these two cartoons? Do the cartoons suggest the same attitude toward the law? What differences, if any, do you detect? An attitude towards that Arizona law is that both legal and undocumented immigrants were not wanted and as a result they were persecuted. The attitude that immigrants are not respected and are unwelcome are reflected in each cartoon. In the first cartoon, "IMMIGRATION AND LIBERTY", An immigrant is being stepped on by the…

February 2016 The Impact of Political Cartoons on Public Opinion During Civil War Era Public cartoons are illustrations that contain a commentary that focus on a current event or popular personality. The drawings offer the reader a visual representation of an issue or person that aims to influence the opinion of the reader through satire, humor, or exaggeration. An artist who draws these images is known as an editorial cartoonist. The use of political cartoons began as early as the 18th…

Political Cartoon Analysis Part 1: The political cartoon I chose was designed by Jim Morin of the Miami Herald. It was his reaction towards the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado in July 2012. This cartoon was directed to the government's nature towards the NRA. It is basically mocking how the government takes orders from the NRA when it comes to particular circumstances like shootings. Analysis Part 2: The political cartoon is biased considering it was made by someone who does not think…

The Story of the First Sound Cartoon "Whenever I arrive home I always look at a cartoon mouse sitting upon my fireplace. A figure I have created to bring joy and happiness to many people and reminds me of my life's accomplishments," I told the students of the Osage Elementary School. "Would you all like to hear the story behind my cartoons," I asked. "Yes we would," all the students exclaimed at once. "This brings me back to the days when I was only a child of the age of nine. My dad brought…

Sexual Harassment Based on the criteria of pathos, ethos, and logos, the editorial column is better rhetorically than the editorial cartoon. The purpose of this paper is to compare an editorial column and an editorial cartoon. The two texts I am comparing is the editorial cartoon by Gustavo Rodriguez and the editorial column by Megan Humphries on sexual harassment. I am comparing them because sexual assault is a big issue in our world today. It is a well-known social problem that commonly…

In Chip Bok’s political cartoon, Bok used an iconic sign, viewer’s hypothesis, juxtaposition, irony, superimposition, and symbolism to suggest that the President’s executive decision to regulate gun’s sales only triggered an escalation in gun sales. Cartoonist Chip Bok used US President…

Satirical cartoons that air on television, such as The Boondocks and Black Dynamite, deal with racial topics and are viewed as humorous forms of entertainment. These cartoons are not taken seriously since many audience members misinterpret the cartoons’ context. Viewers not understanding the context of the shows and repeatedly viewing these images cause many to associate these events in the cartoons towards reality, which is one of the effects of the Ideomotor Theory. Fans of these shows also go…

Source two is a political cartoon that shows how foreign aid seeps through the cracks into the hands of corruption. In the cartoon there is a large brick tank labelled “Afghanistan” which represents the country itself. Above the tank is a large pipe labelled”aid” that is constantly pumping water. While the water is being pumped into the tank some is seeping through the holes and cracks which represent corruption taking from what the people are given. In the corner of the picture there are four…