Question

source a. a cartoon published in an online magazine, the week, 25 january 2018. “davos 2018” refers to the world economic forum held in davos, switzerland, in 2018, where governments and large businesses gather to make policies regarding the state of the world. davos 2018 for discussion 1. give three (3) descriptions of the cartoon shown above. 2. who do you think is the person being portrayed in the cartoon? why do you say so? 3. is the cartoon portraying the person positively or negatively? why do you say so? 4. the pennant flag says “america first”. what do you think does this mean when it comes to how the united states relates with other countries?

Explanation:

1. The cartoon shows a person in cowboy - style attire sitting on the globe with an "America First" flag. The setting is Davos 2018, a global economic forum.
2. The person is likely Donald Trump, indicated by the cowboy hat and the "America First" slogan which was a key part of his political stance.
3. The cartoon portrays the person negatively as sitting on the globe in a dominant and perhaps self - centered way, suggesting a lack of global cooperation.
4. "America First" implies a policy where the interests of the United States are prioritized over those of other countries in international relations.

Answer:

1. A person in cowboy attire sitting on the globe at Davos 2018 with an "America First" flag.
2. Donald Trump, due to cowboy hat and "America First" slogan.
3. Negatively, as the person is shown in a dominant and self - centered position on the globe.
4. It means prioritizing US interests over other countries' in international relations.