AOW 28 Political Cartoon

With the price of gas growing at an exponential rate, US citizens are livid about the fact that one-gallon of gas is almost four dollars. In this political cartoon, the author focuses on the concern of the price of gas and incorporates a leprechaun symbolizing the celebration of this years past St. Patrick’s Day.           

The man in the cartoon was lucky enough to come across a leprechaun with an over sized pot of gold. Instead of wanting to take the pot and all of its riches, the man questions if he is able to receive a full tank of gas instead.

The author of this piece uses the appeal logos. Clearly he is aware of the current increase in gas prices and how it is affecting people. He also focuses on size of his key elements. The pot of gold is overly sized meaning that there is a large amount of gold coins.  What makes this cartoon so appealing is a man is willing to trade his pot of gold just for a full tank of gas.

The exigence of this piece is a reflection on the reactions of the people towards the increase in gas. There anger toward this situation able people to want to make a erratic decision and to trade in a giant pot of gold for a full tank of gas.

This piece reflects the views of everyone in some way. People who own and are able to operate a car must fill their gas tank in order for their car to take them from place to place.  Having to go to the gas station biweekly becomes very costly and accumulates over time. As for those who are not able to drive, in the future when they are ready to, the price of gas may be double what it is now. Essentially, this current concern does affect a majority of people.

The author of this piece I think successfully accomplished his purpose. By incorporating the luck of St. Patrick’s Day theme into a controversial topic right now, people are able to connect and relate to what the author is portraying. Although the subject in the piece may be making a drastic decision to trade something so valuable for gas, I believe that many people would agree with him considering the circumstances.