Question

study the cartoon by signe wilkinson.
how does the symbol of the coal miner work to create meaning?
○ the coal miner symbolizes the hard work that went into creating the internet devices we use today.
○ the coal miner symbolizes jobs lost by books being printed online rather than on paper.
○ the coal miner symbolizes the fossil fuel energy used to create electricity to power devices.
○ the coal miner symbolizes the green energy used to create electricity that powers devices.

Explanation:

The cartoon mocks the idea that digital devices are "totally green" because they don't use paper. The coal miner connected to the device represents the fossil fuel (coal) that is burned to generate electricity for these devices, revealing the hidden non-green cost of digital tools.

Answer:

The coal miner symbolizes the fossil fuel energy used to create electricity to power devices.