Conclusion

After hours of analyzing, reviewing and studying the cartoons we've chosen, it is painfully obvious to note how discriminatory the world is. Here are some of our possible country leaders, and the cartoonists help guide how the public tends to view them, monstrous, weak, arrogant, prideful and so on. Although the cartoonists make it clear how these leaders are being discriminated, some of the labeling and discrimination found in each of the cartoons doesn't necessarily mean its the truth. We all know editorial cartoons exaggerate real life; Bernie doesn't use a walker, Hillary isn't a complete liar, Carson isn't an idiot and Trump may have some good ideas deep with his flowing golden locks. The point to diving deeper into these cartoons is that it allows us to see primed stereotypes in a few of our country leaders but also understand that not all is as it seems. Below we have included a more detailed conclusion to each of our candidates discrimination type, and see, through research, what is really true with each of them.


Ben Carson:

In conclusion is Ben Carson a Brainless surgeon or are the editorial cartoon depicting him as such? From the analysis we can see that he is being depicted as an idiot from the statements he has made. Although he made most of these statements they are taken out of context to get a rise from the audience. Visual aids such as editorial cartoons add another element that we just can’t get from an article. They author can make someone look any way they want for the public to see. What we need to understand from looking at the way Ben Carson has been depicted is we need to do our own research of the cartoons. After all is said and done I have learned more from researching Symbolism, labeling and other meanings behind the cartoons. In the end Ben Carson is not dumb he may say things that look intelligent but you need the whole story before you make any rash assumption. Ben Carson is not a brainless surgeon after all.

Bernie Sanders:

Do you feel the Bern? If by feeling the bern you mean feeling a sharp pain in your lower back from old age, then it wouldn't be Bernie Sanders just yet. Sanders has been slammed through the last couple of months as he is labeled the old man candidate. His age was exaggerated in most of the cartoons and the idea that he needs a walker to get from one place to another just isn't the truth. Bernie is old, yes; and as mentioned in the introduction, if he were to be elected President, he would be the oldest President to date sworn into office. Although that may be truth, the way Sanders was discriminated by all of the cartoonists just isn't fair. When analyzing the cartoons, it is clear to see that although he is depicted as a geezer with a walker, he still is ahead of Hillary in the majority of them. It is clear to see how the race is going by recent primaries results. But the big question of whether Senator Sanders will win against Clinton or not is none of my concern at this moment, what is important is that even with his exaggerated age, Sanders is doing his best to win an election. The age should not interfere with someone voting if they truly feel he is the man for the job. The labeling and discrimination has no place in the real world and Sanders will continue to blaze a trail with an exaggerated walker or not.

Donald Trump:

No matter what opinion each of us has about the man Donald Trump it easy to see what the cartoonist’s opinion is and what he would have us understand. Although cartoons are generally humorous and light-hearted in nature they can have an intense impact on society. This type of media genre has the potential to make a long lasting impression on each individual. Because it is more than merely black ink on white paper our mind’s eye is more likely to remember the concept of the cartoon the next time that particular topic comes up. In the case of Trump, the cartoonists attempt to put him in the light of a supremacist dictator like Hitler or the leader of the KKK. Whether we believe this to be true or not the cartoon will also raise to the plane of discussion a specific event that sparked this opinion. The cartoon will get us thinking and could potentially change our views. The labeling and symbolism was a huge part in each of these cartoons. It would be distasteful of the cartoonist to outright call Trump a racist or a sexist, but the cartoonist can just as easily and in many cases more effectively express the same concept by alluding to it. For example, we see Trump being hired by Hitler, a very infamous dictator known for his intolerance. Just the association makes us think of Trump in the same way. Cartoonist can even be as bold as to draw Trump as if he were the Ku Klux Klan leader. Because cartoons can have such an impact it is important to approach them critically to ensure that you get the full story.

Hillary Clinton:

Becoming the first woman president looks to becoming increasingly more difficult for the former first lady and secretary of state as she battles Senator Bernie Sanders for the democratic nomination. Hillary will continue to play the gender card more than like up to the general election if she advances past the primary convention. Many commemorate her on being the first woman to really be a serious contender in the presidential race, but as shown in these political cartoons not everyone is a fan of Hillary being the first woman president. Whether it be for her being known as dishonest or whether one thinks of her as a good leader, one’s decision on Hillary should not be because of her gender.