Am I a Man or a Swine? “Am I a Man or a Swine?” by Nicole Davis is a derivative of “Trial of a Sow and Pigs at Lavegny” from The Book of Days which is licensed under Public Domain. Originally downloaded on 02/06/26 and edited with BeFunky. Tags: ml4 February 6, 2026 by Nicole Davis Spring 2026 Student Posts 3
Hello Nicole, I’m really glad we’re in the same class again. The picture you chose for your article instantly made me laugh—it’s such a bold, humorous way to highlight your point. It gets the message across perfectly: everyone deserves recognition and dignity everywhere, and definitely not to be treated “like a pig.”
I also love the black‑and‑white photo you included. It has this nostalgic, almost cinematic feel that reminds me of stepping back in time. I enjoyed reading your post and seeing how you tied everything together so creatively. Good job!
Hi there!
As a person who has a master’s in history, I can really appreciate the photo you chose for this assignment. If I recall correctly, there used to be instances in which animals, including rodents, were represented on trial. In my opinion, this really hones in on not just the silliness of the image, but the importance of recognition before the law in any case (specifically, when we really struggle with language these days). This really emphasizes that everyone deserves the right to be recognized as a person before the law. The font for the Article number does well to tie in the old timey feel of the photo, while the rest of it has a more prominent and direct messaging feel to it. All in all, this is a really interesting and amazing way to highlight this message.
Hello Nicole! I really enjoyed your post; it’s whimsical and satirical in a really clever way. The contrast between the article’s use of the word “person” and the image of a pig standing trial while others point at him creates strong visual irony. That tension between text and image makes the piece both humorous and thought-provoking. The Old English–style font you chose also works very well. It reinforces the historical atmosphere of the 1860s print and adds authenticity to the overall design. The typography, imagery, and tone feel cohesive and intentional. Great job bringing all of those elements together!