Blog Post 35

The context of the cartoon depicting a Pilgrim and a Native American combines both a historical setting and the current Syrian refugee crisis that is causing global controversy. The story of Thanksgiving is well-known, and symbolic of peace and cooperation between nationalities. When the pilgrims sailed to America, they encountered native Indians who, instead of turning their backs on the struggling migrants, accepted the newcomers with open arms. However, in modern times, America is not extending a helping hand to refugees in need; hence, "Sorry, but we're not accepting refugees." The cartoon is commenting on the hypocrisy of the modern refugee crisis in comparison to our historical migration.