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Analyzing Themes Of Dr. Seuss Political Cartoon

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Theodor Geisel was known to the world as Dr. Seuss, a supporter of the United States going into the war.
There are numerous of themes in the political cartoon of Dr. Seuss political cartoons of Dr. Seuss. The themes he wrote were, “Go to War”, “Dr. Seuss Goes to War”, You, “Too, can Sink U-Boats”.
When it came to isolationism, it was stated that Dr. Seuss, wasn’t known to attack isolationism, because he wanted America to stay out of the World War II. Isolationism quotes were “Get you Stich Bonnet here relieves Hitler Headache” and “Forget the terrible news you’ve at ease, in an ostrich head (Geisel, 1904-1991).
Dr. Seuss Cartoons contain a strong message concerning antiracist and against those who discriminating against African Americans. “Listen, maestro… if you want to get real harmony, use the Black key as well as the white”! …show more content…

Seuss was all for fighting the Nazis and he wrote quotes before the war started a cartoon by Seuss criticizing Charles Lindbergh and others who voiced support for the Nazis. Compare it to the cover art for Seuss’ later book” The Sneetches and their stories”.
In the American mind, there was no reason to get involved because as” a collection, it’s an interesting journey providing snapshots in history from times when U.S. involvement in the war was no foregone conclusion and later moments when victory was no guarantee” (Geisel, 1904-1991)

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