By drawing cartoons, Junior feels safe. He says he draws because “I want to talk to the world. And I want the world to pay attention to me.” He also says the following to his friend Gordy about the purpose of his cartoons: “I take them seriously. I use them to understand the world. I use them to make fun of the world. To make fun of people. And sometimes I draw people because they’re my friends and family. And I want to honor them.”
How do Junior’s cartoons demonstrate his understanding of some life’s complexities, such as (but certainly not limited to) cultural identity, inequality, love, hope, poverty, and grief?
How do Junior’s cartoons demonstrate his understanding of some life’s complexities, such as (but certainly not limited to) cultural identity, inequality, love, hope, poverty, and grief?