This book investigates the role of political cartoons in shaping public perception of Quebec's political landscape between 1960 and 1979. Raymond Morris, drawing on sociological perspectives, analyzes how artists like Berthio, Dupras, Girerd, and Aislin depicted key events and figures, including Queen Elizabeth's visit, President de Gaulle's presence, Quebec-Ottawa relations, the referendum campaign, and the English minority. He focuses on the underlying metaphors, such as 'carnivalization' and the 'family' structure, that governed the creation and reception of these visual narratives, arguing that these metaphors inverted social structures and exaggerated societal values to create a satirical commentary on Quebec's political experience.

The Authority Perspective: This work offers a detailed sociological analysis of Quebec's political cartoons from a specific historical period. It delves into the metaphorical frameworks employed by artists to convey political commentary, suggesting that the 'carnivalization' of political figures and events was a dominant mode of expression. The book's focus on the interplay between visual satire and societal values provides a unique lens through which to understand the era's political discourse.