Spanish American War

“Contempt for the USA”

Spanish-American War

 

 

 

This particular cartoon “Spanish contempt for the United States” clearly depicts Spain to be not very happy about the United States.  The message clearly shows that the USA is represented by a slain pig with several swords and knives sticking out of it with the USA flag sprawled out messily on the ground.  It also has tears in it, which depicts that Spain feels like they need to be in control.  Perhaps someone may interpret the lion standing over the slain pig as Spain’s dominance over the USA.

The cartoonist uses exaggeration and analogy as techniques to make the cartoon send its message.  It depicts a Lion (perhaps a Spanish lion) standing over a dead pig with the US flag on the ground, which clearly can be viewed as exaggeration.  Also, use of analogy is evident as in compares two unlike things, a dead pig and a vicious lion.   It is clear that the cartoonist is emphasizing that Spain felt superior and in control of the USA and what their intentions were.