What Makes a Political Cartoon?
For the most part, political cartoons are made up of caricatures, symbols, and words. Almost all of the time, a political cartoon involves a caricatures. This simple form a representation of a person is often seen as humorous. A common caricature is done to a certain likeness of the depiction, however, certain physical attributes are blown out of proportion for emphasis. Symbols are used to convey the message. On the "Home" page, the cartoon about gun control shows specific locations of guns in a before and after point of view. In the "after" the citizen had his weapons removed whereas the criminal still had his. Words also play a big role in political cartoons. Not every cartoon involves words, however, when it does a person needs to be sure to pay close attention to them as they often hold clues to the meaning of the cartoon.
As stated on the "History" page, looking at these items determines what the cartoon may be about. However, the cartoon can mean different things to different people. The perspective is what is important. For example, a cartoon may show an overall issue rather than a particular stance. It would then be up to the reader to decide what the real intended message was. In many cases, the intended message may be different.
As stated on the "History" page, looking at these items determines what the cartoon may be about. However, the cartoon can mean different things to different people. The perspective is what is important. For example, a cartoon may show an overall issue rather than a particular stance. It would then be up to the reader to decide what the real intended message was. In many cases, the intended message may be different.
This caricature of President Barack Obama shows his physical features that caricatures often call attention too in their drawings. These features include the large teeth, larger than normal nose and ears, as well as the extended chin. These changes in appearance are made to draw more humor to the drawing while the reader is still able to determine who the cartoon is about.