Name:____Carlo Martnez_______

CARTOONS
Number 5
1. Observation Describe the objects or people in the cartoon.
The cartoon is about Obama dressed as a cowboy, and we can see a
globe burning in the cartoon.
2. Describe the action taking place in the cartoon.
Obama is just standing next to the globe, where we can see the Middle
East burning. he has a gasoline dispenser in his hand, he is spectating
the catastrophe going on in the middle east.
3. Identify at least two techniques that the cartoonist used and
explain what ideas are conveyed through each technique.

a. The cartoonist uses symbolism in the way Obama is portrayed in a sheriff

outfit, representing America, and their interests and ambitions of always
wanting more and more, even if that affects others.

b. He also uses the analogy technique, by showing him just standing next to
the Middle East burning, without doing anything, just waiting for it to consume
itself, in order to get the oil, thats why he has the fuel dispenser in one hand.

4. What is the message of the cartoon?

That Obama, and the US in general, should stay away from other peoples
conflict, or if they want to be a part of that, they should do it with the mere
intention to help, and not to take advantage of the situation, in this case, the
oil.