11.29.2010

Oppressive Child Labor Employers

Drawn by Lewis Wickes Hine (ca. 1912) (Image from Library of Congress)

1.  What does the giant hand represent?
2.  What statement is this editorial cartoon making?
3.  What position is this illustrator for concerning child labor?
4.  What details did the illustrator draw that adds to his political statement?
5.  Do editorial cartoons have any influence on politics?
6.  Why?  Can you give any examples (in the past or present day)?


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