LOL! CARTOON ANALYSIS Cartoon Analysis 1. Identify and note details. Pay special attention to captions, titles, or any words in the cartoon. Are there any objects which might be symbolic? 2. What is happening in the cartoon? Is it historical or contemporary? 3. Who issue is this about and what is the cartoonist’s attitude? 4. What methods does the cartoonist use to persuade the audience? Hope Ron Cobb Man with TV Ron Cobb Oil Trade Ron Cobb Thanksgiving Ron Cobb Voting Chan Lowe Tom Toles The United State of Obesity Michael Ramirez David Fitzsimmons Jimmy Margulies Don’t ask; don’t tell. Jeff Parker Tea Party Politics John Cole Bad Election Year Eric Allie Health Care Reform Milt Prigee Anne Taintor “I’m sorry, Bruno, but I’m well bred and you’re free range.” Charles Almon Charles Almon The Three Estates