Political Cartoon Analysis
This cartoon shows the Spanish-American War. Proof of this is Uncle Sam hauling the U.S. navy to war on Havana, Cuba. The cartoonist doesn't seem to be taking a side as much as he is just trying to inform the public. There is no indicator of his or her side in this as it really only shows the U.S. advancing on Havana. Other opinions could include the patriotism of some Americans wanting America to defeat Spain and expand our country. Another could be to not get involved with Cuba's relations with Spain, let them handle their own problems. The cartoonist used labeling, symbolism, and a little bit of exaggeration. Labeling was used through the names on Cuba and the words on the cloud behind Uncle Sam. Symbolism was used through the shear height of Uncle Sam saying "I am America, I am bigger then you" ties into the patriotic side of an American. Exaggeration could also be demonstrated by the height of Uncle Sam. This cartoon really agrees with me because I would't have taken a side in this war either, therefore I agree with this cartoonist's opinion.
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