Monday, February 22, 2016

Annexation of Hawaii #2

This political cartoon is about the Annexation of Hawaii. The cartoonist's message is that America is unfair to Hawaii. Others might say that this cartoon means that Hawaii is being used for its materials such as sugar. This cartoonist used symbolism as a persuasive technique. Uncle Sam and the Queen of Hawaii aren't actually on a see-saw together, but the see-saw represents the relationship between Hawaii and America. Exaggeration is also used in this cartoon.The cartoonist made the Queen of Hawaii excessively ugly to make it seem like she was lesser than Uncle Sam. This political cartoon shows imperialism because it shows America spreading its influence.

"Historical Political Cartoons About Hawaii - Hawai'i Digital Newspaper Project." Historical Political Cartoons About Hawaii - Hawai'i Digital Newspaper Project. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.

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