Ra Ximhai (Jul 2017)

"THE SICK": THE CONFIGURATION OF A RADICAL GRAPHIC DISCOURSE IN SINALOA, MEXICO, 1970- 1973

  • Rafael Santos-Cenobio,
  • Luis García-Valenzuela,
  • José Alberto Ortega-Campos

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. Special 3
pp. 439 – 460

Abstract

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This article has two main purposes. First, to overcome the traditional views that exists on "Sick", by studying political caricature and cartoon. Second, analyze the subject content and context of the political cartoon and caricature in the construction of the identity of "Sick" against their group opponents José María Morelos "The chemones" and "Fish". The graphic speech "Sick" was set during the strike against Armienta Calderón (1970-1972); and lasted until 1973, when as "Sick" has joined the Communist League September 23. Overall, the graphic speech implemented by "Sick" pondered as essential points, subjects with strong social and political criticism, and humor, satire and irony; which makes clear the influence of Eduardo del Río, "Rius".

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