The Burden of Capitalism
In this evocative cartoon, capitalism is depicted as an enormous weight carried on the backs of the working class. The illustration shows a towering figure, representing capitalism or a wealthy elite, comfortably seated atop a large structure labeled with symbols of wealth and luxury, such as dollar signs, coins, and lavish items. Beneath this structure, ordinary individuals struggle under its crushing load, bent over and exhausted, symbolizing the toll capitalism takes on the working class. The visual contrast between the ease of the figure above and the strain of those below highlights themes of inequality, exploitation, and social imbalance.
Through this powerful image, the cartoon critiques a system where a small elite thrives at the expense of the many, urging viewers to reflect on the human cost of economic disparity and wealth concentration.
