This paper will look at the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 as a significant event in the history during Cold War.

this physically represented the geographical split of eastern and the western Germany. In its essence, political cartoons may be categorized as a very strong tool of portraying beliefs due to several reasons.

developed as a way to document the details and processes of this important occasion. In this article, we will

learn about Cold War Berlin Wall political cartoons, ghosts in them, and step deeper into the Cold War context.

perspectives they represent.

The Impact of Political Cartoon

These are cartoons that put forward different political; social and economic messages in a graphical way.

engaging manner. These two use satire, humor, irony and other related features to voice opinions to some current events.

Cold War Berlin Wall political cartoons was to capture the essence of political divide in the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic.

concerns the current and future life of people and general consequences of construction in a geopolitical aspect.

This paper will therefore attempt a semiological analysis of selected Cold War Berlin Wall political cartoons.

The caricature of the thoroughly symbolic Berlin Wall and the Cold War, in turn, were illustrated by the cartoonists effectively. The Berlin Wall was often

depicted as a large structure which serves to divide two areas of space. It was often garnished with barbed wires.

camps of lookouts, and with guards bearing arms. These symbols underscored the oppressive function of the wall and the limitationsılığıyla ẞ

was put on the mobility of people and concepts.

Political cartoons also used symbolism in order to represent other meanings as well. For example, broken

families divided by the wall represent the psychological damage as well as all losses referring to the division. Barriers

between communication channels, for instance, telephones whose wires have been cut, represent the challenges of loved

ones in staying connected.

Identifying Several Themes in Political Cartoons of Cold War Berlin Wall

1. Freedom and Imprisonment

Another focus of these political cartoons can be divided into good and bad, or freedom and imprisonment. The wall is

more frequently represented as a limitation on a person’s freedoms people are portrayed as being confined on one side or desperately

hopeful to wade through it or jump over it. These images represent liberation and the wish of the two Koreas to be together.

of families and friends.

2. Cold War Superpowers

Husbandry and political images related to the cold war Berlin Wall often depicted the U.S and consequently

Soviet Union as the main powers is involved. Cartoons depicting leaders are often depicted like president John F Kennedy and Soviet premier.

Discussing the role of political leaders at that time these two figures, Nikita Khrushchev were often mentioned. National symbols,

such symbols as the eagle for the United States and the hammer and sickle for the Soviet Union were also.

stand for the opposing views of the Cold War period.

3. Irony and Satire

This paper also sought to establish how cartoonists used irony and satire in their cartoon images to condemn the division brought about by the Berlin Wall.

Thus quietly, humorously, and ingeniously they exposed the folly and the hypocrisies of the Cold War.

and the wall itself. These cartoons contained vibrant humor that emphasized the fact of the tragedy of partition, and

For both of them of them it was arrestingly intellectual yet graphically engaging.

This it makes easier to understand historical context.

A number of works depicting the political events during Cold War in Berlin including the construction of the Berlin Wall should be understood within the historical context.

Just as we have learnt the political tensions and differences in ideologies, the events and the political clash, so we can gain a better understanding of this period.

further understanding of the slogans and messages that are depicted by the cartoons.

Further, to do the political cartoons, trying out different cartoonists from different countries and different media outlets assist

provide a better chance to capture perceptions from various areas of the globe.

Conclusion

These political cartoons over the Cold War Berlin Wall give a great insight into the historical theme and feelings.

concerning this tremendous construction marquee. As can be seen in the cartoons, the use of symbols, metaphors irony and satire enables

useful information about the separation of East and West Germany, the fight for liberty, and the world.

consequences of the Cold War conflict Copyright © 2018 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. Examining the opportunities that political cartoons open to people, we receive a rather diverse impression.

of historical events and thus target the importance of using visuals as a way of presenting history that can influence public opinion.