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Textual Analysis Of Washington Redskins

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In this cartoon about the Washington redskins, the attire of the larger man symbolizes the Washington redskins and reveals the underlying messages of the name. The larger character is completely unaware of the offensive language written all over him and is drawn with a large smile as if he is promoting the other man’s culture. The man’s statement about “honoring” the other one is ironic because he stands there with offensive words all over him, yet he claims to be promoting positivity for the man’s culture. He is a stereotypical American – overweight, crooked teeth, and balding; he looks ridiculous in his attire which barely covers his thighs as his stomach spills over. He is not to be taken seriously and looks unintelligent. The argument is
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