Semiotics and Analysis of Newspaper Cartoons and Their Media Content

Political cartoons, unlike written words can express a biased political opinion from the author to the reader. Because all opinions are implied rather than stated, the author cannot be quoted for a stance on political objectives. It is up to the reader to define their own individual attitude to the political topic at hand from their prior knowledge of the discourse surrounding the content as displayed by the cartoon. Political cartoons satire government and celebrities by use of caricatures and exaggerations, whilst stereotyping the general public, usually drawing on dress, gender, sex and race to make their point clear. These cartoons are intended for intelligent individuals that are well immersed in the current discourses and events. They can provide new point of view, reinforce a pre-existing one and even change an opinion of the reader, making these simple cartoons very powerful.
CARTOON ONE
On May the 6th, the Courier Mail displayed this cartoon amidst its pages. …