While browsing the web, I found a political cartoon that
depicts a belief held by many regarding Obamacare. Published in US News, this
political cartoon protests Obamacare on the grounds that it takes away jobs. A
contrast of colors and facial expressions communicate the artist’s feelings in
an effective way.
Set in a largely brightly-colored room with white and pink
walls lies a man, obviously sick, in bed. Standing by his bed is Obama,
directing the man’s attention towards an “Obamacare doctor” standing at the
door: the grim reaper, the one object in the room with a stark dark coloring.
The stark difference in the coloring of the room contrasted with the darkness
that the grim reaper brings symbolizes the lousy effect that Obama’s Obamacare
has had on jobs, the man lying on his deathbed. Yet another effective
rhetorical device used is the difference in facial expressions. The man, jobs,
lying in bed, has a perplexed and anxious look on his face, whereas Obama is
bright, sunny and encouraging, and the grim reaper’s face is not shown at all.
This depicts Obama as manipulative because he is endorsing something that will
ultimately bring harm to jobs. The artist of this cartoon does an amazing job
of conveying his message in a simple and clear way, allowing his audience to easily
grasp and contemplate the sincerity of his claim.
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