Political Cartoon

Tyler Atwell

Context

• This cartoon was released in 2008, the year of Obama’s first presidential campaign. This was released in opposition to Obama and his campaign, probably by republicans.

• It was created in 2008 and published by the WashPoetWritersGroup,

• The subject of the cartoon was Obama• This cartoon was created at the same time as the event it

features, in 2008.• The cartoonist’s name is Lisa, her last name is unknown as is

her position.

Describe the Cartoon

Which items in the Cartoon are Symbols?

How does the written language convey the message?

What is the message? Point of view?

Who would disagree with the cartoonist’s point of view?

What still needs to be known to fully understand the cartoon?

What actions might the reader take after seeing this cartoon?

Compare the previous cartoon with this cartoon

Sources

Lisa. “‘It’s and empty box’ ’But it makes me feel hopeful’”. 2008. Location unknown. WashPoetWritersGroup. Web. Usbacklash.org. 21 Sept. 2014.

Basty. “I’m confident there is a middle ground here on which to base a compromise”. 2011. Location unknown.

TheSactykeTribune. Web. Eaglecartoons.com. 21 Sept 2014.