CONTRERAS LA#7 / BOW#5: Michael de Adder Political Cartoons by MATHIAS ENRIQUE CONTRERAS LEON

Prince Andrew High School

mecontrerasl — 2022-08-04 04:50:50 UTC

In this cartoon titled Prince Andrew High School changed its name to Woodlawn High School because of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, I decided to choose it since it dealt with a very controversial topic about Jeffrey Epstein and the list of people involved in the trips to his private island. In this case it is reected how it was a great surprise to people that the Duke of York was involved in this type of impure acts. This cartoon expresses the author's perspective on Prince Andrew's reaction upon seeing the news, which is a very calm one since as he is a powerful person he can solve his problems with ease and money, letting injustices pass by. It has a global issue of power, injustice and also community since this has been a social fact that for years has sought to achieve justice, but unfortunately this has not been possible thanks to corruption.

The chronicle Herald

mecontrerasl — 2022-08-04 05:01:36 UTC

In this cartoon titled The Chronicle Herald [2023], it caught my attention thanks to the small details in this case of the newspaper that expresses "Israel Hamas war" and is being read by the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin. I consider that this cartoon expresses the cynicism of this president, since the image reects sadness for the situation that occurs in Israel and all the deaths. But meanwhile you see all the people dead around Putin from the war between Ukraine and Russia that he himself caused out of pure greed and power. For the same reason, this image is related to the key concept of representation since this cartoon shows the clear reality of what is experienced on a daily basis in this war and has a global issue of politics, power and justice since these are wars. entirely caused by governments.

Libertys Election Reaction

mecontrerasl — 2024-02-07 01:20:43 UTC

I found this cartoon striking since the Statue of Liberty appears and I think it adds a little humor to the image. What this cartoon is trying to express is how horrible the 2020 elections in the United States were, that even the Statue of Liberty felt disgusted by what happened. In those elections, Joe Biden won, but in addition to that, Trump supporters attacked the Capitol in Washington DC to prevent Biden's proclamation. Given all those events, they were atypical elections. This image is related to the key concept of transformation since there were years where Americans were happy with their presidents and the work they did, but that has now completely disappeared. It is related to the global issue of education and beliefs since people showed zero respect when breaking into the capitol, thus showing how little education they have.

Beyond Belief

mecontrerasl — 2024-02-07 01:20:59 UTC

This cartoon is also very colorful and the text above the people and what they are trying to convey is striking. It is about indicating how the adult tries to despise the child by telling him if she still believes in Santa Claus, thinking that the child would have a sad reaction. But instead the boy leaves him silent when he asks the man if he still believes in Biden's impeachment process, linked to the acts of corruption linked to his name. It connects with the key concept of communication since we see the bold way in which the child transmits his thoughts and also how the author transmits the corrupt cases in an animated way. It has a global issue of power, injustice and politics since it is obvious that the president will not be removed since all the evidence against him will be hidden.

Somebody Shoot me

mecontrerasl — 2024-02-07 01:21:10 UTC

This image shows Donald Trump speaking with two other politicians and in the background a statue of Abtraham Lincoln with the reference phrase "somebody shoot me". This totally demonstrates that, as he is president of the United States, he feels disappointed in all things. that Trump did in his mandate and he preferred that they throw down his statue before listening to those kinds of things that Trump said. Abraham Lincoln was one of the most beloved presidents of the United States. This cartoon has a key concept of transformation since everything that Lincoln had done was erased by the corruptions of other presidents, therefore it has a global issue of injustices and lack of values.

Mind If I play Through?

mecontrerasl — 2024-02-07 01:21:20 UTC

This cartoon shows Donald Trump wanting to play golf over the bodies of an immigrant and his daughter, dead on the oor. This shows how this president was a murderer in a nutshell since he hated immigrants and cared very little if they died. This image contains the key concept of identity since here the true Donald Trump and the intentions that he had regarding the people are reected and it has a global issue of lack of humanity and values since the acts that he committed were totally inhuman and ruthless

Year Infinity

mecontrerasl — 2024-02-07 01:21:30 UTC

In my personal opinion, this cartoon caught my attention since it touches on a topic that has been a problem over the years and that is not over yet. This image reects how the covid 19 pandemic caused a problem for a year and a cure was constantly being sought for it, while racism had been a social problem for decades and still no one did anything to x it, constantly the people of dark complexion was judged only by that, by its physical appearance. Therefore it is connected with the key concept of culture since Americans have been somewhat impregnated with racism since they were children, and consequently it has a global issue of racism and values.

Vaccines

mecontrerasl — 2024-02-07 01:21:46 UTC

This cartoon is the true reection of Christmas 2020. Since, as we all know, that year was one of the peak points of the covid 19 pandemic. And at that time there was a great crisis due to the distribution of vaccines throughout the world. world. Therefore I understand that the author decided to take this sad situation with a little humor. In addition to that, it was known that during that time there was a lot of corruption with the issue of vaccines since the government sold them or used them on themselves and their families. Therefore, it is a key concept of perspective since it depends on each person how they interpret Santa Claus in that image and what they are trying to convey and the main issue is unfairness and creativity.

Liberty Flick

mecontrerasl — 2024-02-07 01:21:57 UTC

This captivating image ingeniously portrays Donald Trump in a diminished stature, injecting a touch of humor while subtly conveying a profound message,the intentional reduction of Trump's size serves as a visual metaphor, symbolizing the overwhelming sentiment that the Statue of Liberty, an emblem of freedom, has grown weary of the perceived qualities of greed, avarice, and selfishness epitomized by the former president.

This artistic creation not only captures the essence of public sentiment but also underscores a broader theme of discontent with the political landscape. The deliberate choice of colors and composition underscores the artist's creativity, enhancing the visual impact of the message. By employing such a striking visual metaphor, the artwork manages to articulate the collective desire of the majority of Americans to see a shift in power,beyond its local context, this image resonates as a global commentary on the intersection of art, creativity, and societal issues. It transcends geographical boundaries to become a poignant reflection of a shared human experience, inviting viewers worldwide to engage with the universal themes of accountability, representation, and the role of creativity in shaping public discourse, the artwork becomes a powerful testament to the interconnectedness of artistic expression and the collective imagination in addressing pressing global concerns.

Endangered

mecontrerasl — 2024-02-07 01:48:40 UTC

This image is specic, it seems to me that it captivates the public's attention due to the multiple presence of animals and colors, which is why it is striking to the eye. What I tried to convey is that democracy is something that almost no longer exists in the world thanks to all the corruption and because the person who has the most power always wins even if they are not right, therefore democracy is something that will inevitably become extinct. It is related to the key concept of creativity, since I consider this specic image to be the most original of all and with the global issue of beliefs, values and community since currently society is the one who is to blame for this, since They have an immense lack of values that subsequently triggers corruption.