Question

Look at the land the characters in the cartoon are standing on. How does the cartoonist manipulate geography to make his point of view? (Big Stick Diplomacy Political Cartoon)

Answer 1

The cartoonist manipulates geography by positioning America at the center which allows other countries to appear as though they are ganging up on it.

This visual arrangement in the political cartoon serves to emphasize America's prominent role and influence in international affairs during the era of Big Stick Diplomacy which was associated with Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy.

By positioning America at the center, the cartoonist conveys the idea that the United States is the focal point of world events and power dynamics. This positioning suggests that America wields significant control and authority over other nations symbolizing the dominance associated with Roosevelt's "big stick" approach to diplomacy.

The cartoonist's choice to place other countries around America reinforces the idea that these nations are encircling or ganging up on the United States.

Note: The image of the cartoon is attached below