Attitude Quote by Terry Mosher
“I think it's important to understand that a cartoonist is not drawing for favourable reviews from politicians. What we're trying to do is capture the popular feeling of the time about a politician or a particular political issue. For that reason I think it sums up public attitudes that is very helpful to historians down the road.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CBC Radio, 2005
Cartoonists aim to capture public sentiment about politics, not to please officials, making their work valuable historical evidence.
In simple terms: Political cartoons reflect public mood, not official approval.
Key Takeaway
Use cartoons as a gauge of public opinion.
Themes
politics
media
history
public opinion
art
communication
Mood
thoughtful
informative
critical
Type
historical
media
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- media studies
- archival research
- public discourse
Key Concepts
visual satire
historical documentation
public sentiment analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cartoons shape your view of politics?
- What limits do cartoons have as historical sources?
A Different Perspective
Cartoons may oversimplify complex issues and reflect the cartoonist’s bias.
