Teddy and Taft
Timestamp
Tue Jan 22 2013 17:51:45 GMT-0800 (PST)
C Describe how Teddy is dressed
Teddy is dressed in feminine clothing. He is wearing a dress and a hat with flowers, which is somewhat reminiscent of Little Bow Peep.
D Describe how Taft is portrayed
Taft is portrayed as TR's sheep. He is wearing a bell around his neck that says "TR". TR alsohas his arm around Taft and is holding a stick that reads, "my policies". Taft is shown as one of TR's pets, that is he is there to do TR's work and carry out his policies.
E What is the message of this political cartoon?
The message of this political cartoon is that Taft was TR's choice for successor because he had expected Taft to continue his progressive polices. However, once
Taft was in office, he acted on his own accord. For example, he busted several trusts, one of which was US Steel, which TR supported.
F BONUS!!!! Why did the artist choose to characterize Teddy and Taft in this manner?
The artist chose to characterize Teddy and Taft in this manner to show that although TR claimed he would not run for a third term, he still had the intention of having his policies continued, which is why he chose Taft as his successor.
Timestamp
Tue Jan 22 2013 17:51:45 GMT-0800 (PST)
C Describe how Teddy is dressed
Teddy is dressed in feminine clothing. He is wearing a dress and a hat with flowers, which is somewhat reminiscent of Little Bow Peep.
D Describe how Taft is portrayed
Taft is portrayed as TR's sheep. He is wearing a bell around his neck that says "TR". TR alsohas his arm around Taft and is holding a stick that reads, "my policies". Taft is shown as one of TR's pets, that is he is there to do TR's work and carry out his policies.
E What is the message of this political cartoon?
The message of this political cartoon is that Taft was TR's choice for successor because he had expected Taft to continue his progressive polices. However, once
Taft was in office, he acted on his own accord. For example, he busted several trusts, one of which was US Steel, which TR supported.
F BONUS!!!! Why did the artist choose to characterize Teddy and Taft in this manner?
The artist chose to characterize Teddy and Taft in this manner to show that although TR claimed he would not run for a third term, he still had the intention of having his policies continued, which is why he chose Taft as his successor.