Symbolism: What symbol is used in this cartoon? What does it represent? How does it help us understand what the cartoonist is saying?

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1. Symbolism: What symbol is used in this cartoon? What does it represent? How does it help us understand what the cartoonist is saying?

The cartoonist is comparing Obama's presidency to a father holding hands and talking to his child.
Who or what is represented by the CARICATURES, by the STEREOTYPES, and by the SYMBOLS?

Who or what has been LABELED?

What information is provided by the CAPTION?

What is the POLITICAL ISSUE being mentioned in the cartoon?

What is the ANALOGY?

What does the cartoonist want me to think about the issue?
The labels reveal that the two men at the table are Trump and Putin. This helps us understand who is in the picture.

The cartoonist is suggesting that Trump and Putin work closely together in politics.
The symbol used in this cartoon is the Statue of Liberty.

The Statue of Liberty represents America and democracy, so...

the cartoon is suggesting that Donald Trump is destroying America and does not value democratic principles.

Symbolism: What symbol is used in this cartoon? What does it represent? How does it help us understand what the cartoonist is saying?

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