Euro Political Cartoon

The European Union consists of many nations and some of the main countries such as England, Italy, Greece, Spain, and Germany are displayed in this cartoon. Whether they boost or drain the Euro currency they are all a part of the European Union. Each nation is symbolized by a cartoon character absorbed in their own country. The fact that each nation only holds a mask not a real face or head symbolizes how each nation is predominately interested in their own nation and issues. Each cartoon is clearly labeled as a separate country to portray individuality and to represent the main Euro nations. It shows how each nation holds a part to the European Union as a whole. Depending on individual’s background, response to this cartoon differs. Europeans may often agree that ultimately each country should be interested in their own affairs predominately. For the millions of immigrants, this voices their frustrations of no one actually caring that much about them and everyone being too absorbed in their own affairs. It presents a definite point but isn’t very persuasive. Whether you agree or not with this cartoon’s statement it presents a groups’ opinion about the EU. The fact that each cartoon character is literally stuck in the ground, their own portion, presents just how little nations care for others. Furthermore the masks show how despite being absorbed they try to keep up false pretenses about being interested.

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