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Post by ashandacisag on Dec 5, 2008 14:37:32 GMT -5
 In this cartoon, the famous peace emblem Mahatma Gandhi is sitting on top of the world directly above India. He has his legs crossed and his head resting in his hands, crying, looking at the world with disappointment. To the right of the picture there is a sheet of paper that has the word “peace” written on it. The paper is being blown away by a wind; this is used to prove the authors point that peace is becoming less common in the world today and seems to just be going away. Located on India is a splash of red, which stands for the blood that was shed during the Mumbai attacks in November 2008. This devastating attack left 188 people dead and over 290 injured. Gandhi is heartbroken because not only did the attacks contrast with his actions for peace, but they occurred in his own homeland. From the moment I saw this cartoon I knew I just had to write about it. It’s so interesting that the homeland of the “peacemaker” himself, somehow manages to get their selves caught up in destruction. It’s devastating what happened to those Indian people, and I believe the author did a good job in not only showing the viewer what happened, but providing the disappointment that Gandhi must be feeling. Paul Zenetti, Austrailia, 12/4/08 |
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Post by brittanyk88 on Dec 7, 2008 14:31:59 GMT -5
Wow Ashanda. I really enjoyed reading your political cartoon. It had a lot of facts and information that created a strong view. I agree with you about the massacre that occurred in India. Gandhi did a lot to build peace within India and it is a shame that this had to happen. You did a great job!  |
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Post by daniellek on Dec 7, 2008 20:44:40 GMT -5
Your analysis of the political was accurate and in depth. I found this political cartoon to be somewhat sad, because it is awful to think that that the home country of Gandhi, of all places, is suffering the effects of such violence. I'm sure Gandhi is turning over in his grave right now because in a sense his life's work and goals of eventually attaining world peace may have been in vain.
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Post by samuellajsupercool on Dec 7, 2008 23:24:21 GMT -5
Your right, Ashanda, this cartoon is very powerful. Gandhi was a strong man who was not easily intimated, but to show him crying over the events that happened in Mumbai is what makes this cartoon have such a powerful impact. What is happening in India shows the rest of the world, especially America, that terrorism is still alive and is just as destructive as it was on 9/11.
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Post by mikhails77 on Dec 11, 2008 22:53:21 GMT -5
I agree with you Ashanda on your view of the political cartoon. Also I found it depressing because the political illustration shows a picture of what happened India, how many people were killed due to the terrorist attacks. If Gandhi was alive today he would most likely be heartbroken and in disbelief because he works so hard in his philosophy of trying to teach people how to accomplish peace.
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Post by Mr. Wells on Dec 31, 2008 18:15:59 GMT -5
Description: 10 Clearly explained
Interpretation: 0 None apparent: what did the cartoonist intend the reader to get out of this?
Knowledge of Topic: 10 Good research apparent
Argument: 4 Not much of one to speak of, other than to say, essentially, that the situation is "bad": this is not insightful
Reply to Classmate: 10 Good thoughtful reply
34/50
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