Source: Textbook
The artist has portrayed Garibaldi as holding on to the base of the boot, so that the King of Sardinia-Piedmont can enter it from the top (English caricature of 1859 - Garibaldi helping King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia-Piedmont to pull on the boot named ‘Italy’.). Look at the map of Italy once more. What statement is this caricature making?
Model Answer
The caricature of Garibaldi helping the King of Sardinia-Piedmont symbolizes the unification of Italy. It shows Garibaldi’s pivotal role in facilitating the unification process, with the King as a passive participant, symbolizing the role of leadership in national unity.