Contoversies

Here, we will look at one of the most controversial and often entertaining aspects of the French judicial system-political propaganda and the political cartoon.

One of the most interesting and controversial aspects of any judicial system is the interpretation of the system by others, both domesitcally and internationally.

Often, political cartoons are used to express a particular sentiment. This is an effective and elegant tool to say much in a small amount of space. Here, to examine and compare the French and American judicial systems, we will look at political propaganda on both sides and examine the meanings behind what we see.

Although not exactly a cartoon, this parody of a popular American movie demonstrates one person's feelings about several world leaders. What can you infer about what the feelings of the person who created this image?

How would you explain this image to an alienwho just landed on the planet?

 

 

This image comes from http://politicalhumor.about.com/cs/france/

Here is another image that appeared in Le Monde, a popular French newspaper. How would you describe the tone of this cartoon? In your opinion, what puropose does the cartoon serve to those who look at it?

 

What can you infer about what the feelings of the person who created this image?

How would you explain this image to an ailen who just landed on the planet?

 

Image comes from http://cagle.slate.msn.com/politicalcartoons/

This is another political cartoon that appeared in France. What do you think of the portrayal of the United States in this cartoon? Can you think of reasons why others who live outside this country might have this impression of the United States? What is the tone of this cartoon? How does it make you feel?

 

 

 

 

Image comes from http://cagle.slate.msn.com/politicalcartoons/