What does the bald eagle symbolize?
1. The bald eagle symbolizes the United States and therefore represents U.S. citizens in this cartoon. 2. Cartoonist Steve Breen does not like the idea – he thinks the banks have already received enough money – note the dismayed look on the eagle’s face as she asks with disbelief “They’re still hungry?” 3. Opinion question. Answers vary.
2. Artists sometimes [abet parts of a cartoon for emphasis. Why do you think the cartoonist labeled the eagle with the word obesity? 3. Sometimes cartoonists exaggerate to make a point. What is exaggerated in this cartoon? 4. What would you draw to illustrate the obesity study? Draw an editorial cartoon to express your views. Use symbolism, labets, or exaggeration to make your point. For more information about the study, go to healthyamericans.org. 1. The bald eagle is a national symbol for the United States. The cartoonist shows this eagle as being overweight, symbolizing how Americans are getting fatter, according to a recent study. 2. because the study shows that more people are obese now in the United States then ever before 3. the size of the eagle 4.
