Welcome, everyone to my session of the current affairs week conference.
Today I will be analyzing an Australian Political cartoon targeting a current issue– Tony Abbott and his Asylum seeker policy
I have chosen a relevant cartoon by Cathy Wilcox, published in the Sydney Morning Herald on the 22nd of December 2013. I'll firstly outline the cartoon's contextual information, after which I'll explore the satirical elements used by Wilcox to persuade the readers of her perspective. Finishing with an evaluation of the cartoons effectiveness.
Firstly, to the context of this cartoon. The cartoon addresses the desperate and dangerous situation of asylum seekers arriving by boat toAustralia. Wilcox tries to convey Abbott's...show more content...
Secondly, Wilcox uses incongruity through visual elements to further her views. Incongruity is most evident when focusing on the man selling lottery tickets to the refugees, with the prize being accepted into Australia. This lottery concept is bizarrely, yet intentionally associated with the refugees, highlighting how they are manipulated with false promises. The facial expressions and symbols used enhance the cartoon's incongruity. The ticket seller's immensely large grin suggests there is more to this lottery offer than meets the eye, alongside his remark "Get your lottery tickets here!" an unusual phrase to hear in refugee areas. The sign written with Australia, $5000.... states the price of a lottery ticket though the ellipses imply that a greater cost is involved. They are gambling with money as well as taking big risks with their lives with no guarantee of safely reaching Australia. The refugees' anxious expressions show their realization of the dangers but their disparity forces them to take these risks. Finally, to the effectiveness of this cartoon.
Overall the cartoon is very effective. It is eye–catching and it's use of parody and incongruities in conjunction with the visual elements effectively portray the cartoonist's perspective of Tony Abbott. It successfully reveals Abbott's genuine double–sided views on overseas refugees and orphans whilst
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