First you look at the whole picture and find the biggest subject in it and analyze. Look for a symbol or picture that you know. If you aren't informed on the issue it will be difficult, but if you do understand, then read each of the messages on the cartoon. They will all be about a current issue in politics.
2. The guide I read on wikihow was a lot more in-depth. They mentioned to recognize exaggeration, symbolism, analogies, and irony. They also said to look for stereotypes and minor details. It also says to get informed on the topic before trying to understand. I knew all of this, but it was difficult to put into words.
3. Before going to read a political cartoon I will start out by looking at the large things, then move to small details. Political cartoons use a lot of irony and symbolism, so if the picture doesn't out right say what I'm looking at, I will look at it in a different way. I will then be able to determine the overall message.Political Cartoons
When looking at this picture, I first noticed the biggest drawing, Uncle Sam. His starred hat, striped pants, and white beard gave it away to me. I then noticed the man under him carrying him, which looks like a foreign solider. I also noticed the line of men behind him with the same foreigners under them. I then decided to look at the small details, such as the placement of Uncle Sam's hand and the land around him. He looks as though he's observing something new and the land doesn't have civilization behind him. Because I know about imperialism at this time I am able to make a guess that it symbolizes the US being imperialistic during the war. They are stepping on everyone else to get what they want at the time.
When I first look at this picture the first thing that pops out to me again, is the very center of the picture, which is Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam, is standing in front of a gate that says Philippines, and is holding the door open. I then notice the men walking in. One is an angry looking man, the other is a man who looks very pleasant, smoking his pipe. They are both holding a bag. From this I get that the picture is informing the public that the US invited people into the Philippines, without any agreement or anything. The man carrying the bag and smoking the pipe is signifying the US was already bringing over stuff to stay and didn't think much about it. The other man with the bag may be Filipino and looks angry, because of the US.
The first thing I noticed when looking at this picture is Uncle Sam looking very scared, as it is the biggest image. I could tell it symbolized the US even though it also gave a label. I then looked at Cuba (spelled wrong, and not sure why), and saw that it had a missile aiming at the US. I then looked for closer details and saw the Soviet Union just watching to see what happens. This cartoon is demonstrating the Cuban Missile crisis during the cold war. From the picture, you can tell that Cuba is aiming a missile at the Us and the US is just waiting nervously (while sweating) to see what happens.
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