How To Analyze a Political Cartoon

How do you view a political cartoon?1. Why did they draw the cartoon
2. What message does it send to the cartoon viewers
3. Is it offensive to someone or something
4. What stands out from the cartoon
5. Is there something odd looking in the cartoon
I would observe the techniques that the cartoonists use for their political cartoon. Some of these techniques include symbolism, exaggeration, irony, or analogy. After looking at the political cartoon I would read the caption or any words that appear on the cartoon. After doing that I will question myself " What is this cartoon about" I would also see it in the view of the cartoonist.

This political cartoon is a representation of the Spanish American War. This cartoon shows a cuban mother crying over her son. This shows how deadly the Spanish American War was. The caption "The Cuban Mother" shows how young men like the one pictured above are killed during this war. This political cartoon gives a negative message because it shows how the negative sides of this war while Cuba is trying to fight for independence. 

This political cartoon shows how the Americans are helping the Philippines in the war. They show Uncle Sam as a big "giant" and the Filipino as a small person who is begging for help. The caption " It Makes A Difference" gives a message that helping people like the Americans did will make a difference. This political cartoon gives a positive message about the Americans because it shows how they care about other countries and are willing to help.

This political cartoon is from the Philippine conflict. This cartoon shows a nice polished shoe stepping over the Philippine land. The shiny shoe represents wealth and that the Americans are invading the land. The little man is trying to use a stick to push away the big show. This shows that the Philippines have no power over the Americans. This gives a negative response because it shows that the Americans are invading the Filipinos and their land.