Political Cartoon

Cartoonist- Bob Garrell
Date of Cartoon - 1/19/08

1. List the objects or people you see in the cartoon.
A dollar bill with the words 'The U.S. Economy' and 'Made in China'

2. Which of these objects are symbols?
The two phrases.

3. What do you think each symbol means?
It's saying that the entire econmy is based off of foreign objects.

4. Identify the cartoon caption and/or title.
The United States Economy

5. Locate three words or phrases used by the cartoonist to identify objects or people within the cartoon.
United States Economy
Federal Reserve Note
Made in China

6. Record any important dates or numbers that appear in the cartoon.
There are none.

7. Which words or phrases in the cartoon appear to be the most significant? Why do you think so?
Made in China is the most important because that is the statement to be made.

8. List adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed in the cartoon.
Dissapointed, humorous.

9. Describe the action taking place in the cartoon.
There is no action.

10. Explain how the words clarify the symbols.
The words are the only thing really giving a meaning to the cartoon.

11. Explain the message of the cartoon. What is the situation being addressed? What is the cartoonist's position on the situation?
The cartoon is saying that our economy is based very heavily off of foreign objects. The cartoonist is very against it.

12. What special interest groups would agree/disagree with the cartoon’s message?
Whether you agree with it or not is based on your personal beliefs.