Cartoon Analysis Lecture Notes

Vocabulary and key concept flashcards based on lecture notes analyzing editorial cartoons and specific vocabulary terms.

"The father and his son"

A cartoon depicting a father and son looking at Hollywood on fire in the background, illustrating the older generation talking about heritage while remaining blind to climate change.

"denial" (Jacket Symbolism)

The word printed on the man's jacket in the cartoon, alluding to the older generation being blind to or refusing to admit climate change as global temperatures rise and the world is destroyed.

Hollywood on fire

The scene drawn in the background of "The father and his son" cartoon while the world is in ruins.

"Dealer and the little girl"

A cartoon depicting a man acting as a kind of dealer who lures an innocent girl by displaying social media logos hidden inside his coat or jacket.

Social media logos (Coat/Jacket)

The hidden items used by the dealer to attract an innocent girl, representing dangerous or illegal-like influences targeting children.

Metaphorical kidnapping

The conceptual term given to the dealer consciously and unacceptably luring an innocent girl and children with social media logos.

a breath / to breathe

Vocabulary distinction between the noun ("a breath") and the verb ("to breathe").