Political cartoon: Statue and Bin LadenVisual Rhetoric Presentation by: Josh Sims

Image by Dick LocherPublished in the Chicago Tribune Purpose was to make Americans come together against Bin Laden

What is the meaning behind this image?Who is the intended audience?

The meaning of this image is that the Americans are coming for Bin Laden and making him pay for the terrorist actions against their country.The intended audience of this image is all the citizens of the United States.

What is the ethical appeal of this image?

Ethically you feel the attacks of 9/11were wrong and there is a need for retaliation.

What is the logical appeal of this image?

Logically when there is an act of violence against you its logical to defend yourself and fight back.

What is the emotional appeal of this image?

This image brings forth an emotion of anger against Bin Laden.