Analyze the cartoon below in terms of its meaning related to the Michigan affirmative action cases, Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger.
- What do you see in the cartoon? Make a list. Include objects, people, and any characteristics that seem to be exaggerated.
- Which of the items on the list from Question 1 are symbols? What does each symbol stand for?
- What is happening in the cartoon?
- What is the cartoonist's message?
- Do you agree or disagree with the message? Explain your answer.
Cartoon 1
"Bush Turns Back Clock," Mike Keefe, The Denver Post, January 26, 2003.
Cartoon 2
"Bush and Michigan Affirmative Action," Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons, January 16, 2003.
Cartoon 3
"You Must Be This Tall," Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune, June 24, 2003.
Cartoon 4
"Supremes on Affirmative Action," Mike Keefe, The Denver Post, June 24, 2003.
All of these cartoons are used with permission from www.caglecartoons.com.