Article Analysis

Analysis of Leunig cartoon

Sejal M

A large cartoon with the leaders of Australia and America, this cartoon initially engages readers with its sheer size. Exaggerated language and an openly sadistic tone is aptly used to create black humour. The combination works to highlight the inhumanity that the leaders are consenting to.

Underlining the grotesque elements of the text work to “hammer” the brevity of actions being proposed while also enhancing the effect of alliteration. This alliteration reinfor...