Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Languages, Philosophy and Communication Studies Department
Faculty Mentor
Sofía Monzón-Rodríguez
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
In 1987, the Esquipulas II treaty was established by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias. Political cartoonists celebrated the peace it was trying to establish in a variety of different fashions. An olive branch, a suitcase, a white dove and a bag of teddy bears all represent peace in these cartoons.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2025 12:30 PM
End Date
4-9-2025 1:20 PM
Included in
Translating Political Cartoons: The Fight for Peace in Central America
Logan, UT
In 1987, the Esquipulas II treaty was established by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias. Political cartoonists celebrated the peace it was trying to establish in a variety of different fashions. An olive branch, a suitcase, a white dove and a bag of teddy bears all represent peace in these cartoons.