History in Cartoons

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Source: Puck, 1880

Artist: J. Kepper

Library of Congress

LC-USZC4-954

 

In your small groups, use the Cartoon Analysis Worksheet to analyze and discuss the visual symbols, allusions, and metaphors in this cartoon.

 

1. What is this cartoon about?

 

2. What elements in the cartoon can be called symbols, allusion, or metaphors?

 

3. Are the symbols drawn in any way that add to the point the cartoon makes? Why or why not?

 

4. What do you notice about the apparel of the figures? What might that represent?

 

5. What are some of the words and phrases on the sign post?

 

6. Explain what this cartoon means.