The Roosevelt Corollary

    This cartoon is about the Roosevelt Corollary. The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine that let the US enforce the Monroe Doctrine with military force. I think the cartoonist disagrees with imperialism and Roosevelt’s ways. I think that this is because Roosevelt looks menacing. Another person might say that the Roosevelt Corollary was good because we were protecting our hemisphere and that there is nothing wrong with that. The cartoonist uses both exaggeration and symbolism in this political cartoon. Roosevelt himself is  an example of exaggeration. He is very big and sitting on the Arctic Ocean, which isn't possible. The big stick Roosevelt carries is an example of symbolism. It symbolizes Roosevelt’s power and symbolizes his saying, “ Speak softly and carry a big stick.” This political cartoon shows that imperialism could possibly corrupt people. Also, it shows that imperialism can go too far. I agree with these facts.

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