THE IMAGE OF IRAQI POLITICS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS A SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

Abstract

This study analyzes a set of political cartoons created by Iraqi cartoonists. It sheds light on how these cartoons can function as mediators of meanings between the cartoonists and the readers. Moreover, the study attempts to prove the role of Iraqi cartoons in portraying the surrounding circumstances, especially political events, and examining their role in reflecting the main issues that exist in our daily life. Each of the cartoons includes the following content: financial and administrative corruption, power abuse, government promises and procrastination, and electricity failure. In short, this study demonstrates the role of political cartoons in affecting the reader's beliefs and attitudes.