Economic Cartoon Analysis

        Is there a phrase used, speech bubbles or title for the cartoon? What does it suggest? Labels Are any individuals, ideas or objects labelled? Who or what is identified? Visual Distortion and Relative Size Are figures drawn much larger or smaller than others to make a point or statement? Shading Has white space or dark shading been used to create an effect? Composition How have the figures or objects been arranged or located? Signs and Symbols Are objects used to represent something else? Are signs such as facial expressions, gestures, body position and symbols used? What adjectives would you use to describe the emotions portrayed in the cartoon? Stereotype or Caricature Have distorted, oversimplified or exaggerated stereotypes been used? Or has a unique feature of a person been highlighted in a caricature? Issue Describe the action taking place in the cartoon. What issue is this economic cartoon about? Background What information would someone need to know in order to understand or “get” this cartoon? What questions or wonderings do you have about the cartoon?