Power of Political Cartoons
DID YOU KNOW? Thomas Nast, a famous Nineteeth –century American cartoonist, created both the Republican party’s elephant and the modern image of Santa Claus. He was responsible for repeated attacks on corrupt New York mayor, Boss Tweed. Tweed once said that he didn’t care what people wrote about him because most of his people “couldn’t read,” but that he hated “those awful pictures.” Apparently, Nast was bribed with a considerable amount of money to leave the country. He didn’t. And Tweed was voted out of office largely due to Nast’s cartoons. In this article, you will find a power of political cartoon and how to analyze its power and message. The political cartoons reflects the humors of society, historical significance and the broader aspects of a certain issue. Undoubtedly, the power of political cartoons is historical and undeniable. Look through newspapers and magazines for a political cartoon that grabs you, that says something you want to support or argue against. Read