What is Anthropomorphism

Utilising anthropomorphism in cartooning or illustrations assists the artist to express the message. Anthropomorphism when used in cartoons means that the characters take on a human form or take on a personality as illustrated in the illustration in this post.

This cartoon appeared on the front page of the Bankstown Torch Newspaper in 1979 when the Canterbury – Bankstown rugby league team, better known as the “Bulldogs” made their first appearance in a grand final. St George won that year. The cartoon depicts the hunger the Bulldogs had in the challenge to win that premiership. The Bulldogs went on to win the premiership the following year.

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