Jason Collins (2)
Team Member Name: Mallory Sandberg
Publication: Arizona Star Date: April 29, 2013
Cartoonist: David Fitzsimmons , U.S.
Title of cartoon: Jason Collins
Cartoon# 8
What action is taking place in the cartoon?
What is the context?
The ghost of Jackie Robinson is putting his arm
around Jason Collins. Their backs are towards the
viewer as they walk off. Robinson wearing his jersey,
with his iconic number 42, carrying a bat and mitt.
Collins is wearing his jersey as well, featuring the
number 98, and is carrying a basketball. To the left
of the figures is a quote by Jackie Robinson: “I am
not concerned with you liking or disliking me...all I
ask is that you respect me as a human being.”
(Fitzsimmons, 2013)
That we should treat everyone with respect, no matter their race or sexual orientation. You don’t have to
like the person or their beliefs, but you should still
respect them as a human being.
Tone of the cartoon:
1) positive or negative framing of the issue
2) framing is supportive of or opposed to supporters
3) framing is supportive of or opposed to opponents
What “reality” is constructed/framed about
issue?
Framing with metaphors is used with in this cartoon. The cartoonist uses Jackie Robinson to compare the challenges that athletes may face regarding
their race, or in Jason Collins case, his sexual orientation.
Symbols:
The number 42 on Robinson’s jersey: This is an
iconic number that we tend to associate with Jackie
Robinson. It works as an identifier. The viewer can
use the number as well as the baseball attire and
gear to tell that the figure is Robinson.
The number 98 on Collin’s jersey: The number as
well as the basketball attire and ball help the viewer
to identify the figure as Jason Collins.
Bibliography:
Fitzsimmons, D. (2013, April 29). Jason Collins [Cartoon]. Retrieved March 30, 2016, from http://www.caglecartoons.com/
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