Abstract :
The purpose of this study was to determine how meaning is communicated
caricature section on the site Matanews.com Om Kedip edition October 20, 2011.
The theory used is the semiotic of Charles Sanders Peirce who divide
between sign and referent into three categories: Icon, Index, Symbol is a sign that
the relationship between the marker and the marker is the same natural shape.
Frame of mind which is used in this study based on Frame of Reference (based on
knowledge) and the Field of Experience (backfield).
Semiotic methods in qualitative research is descriptive, ie a method that is
easier to adjust when it is in fact double this study, presents a direct relationship
between the researcher with the object of researchers, more sensitive and can
adjust to a lot of influence on the patterns of face value. Techniques of data
analysis in this research is descriptive method, the data collected in the form of
words and images.
The results indicate that the message conveyed through the depiction of
these caricatures is a conspiracy or negative actions are carried out neatly by the
members of Parliament to enrich themselves as budget mafia practices conducted
jointly or collectively kologial. The members of the House no longer has a
concern for people who have chosen hope for change and entrusted to them, even
the practice of enriching themselves as do the mafia has the budget to reach out to
sacrifice the welfare of the people's rights.Conclusions of this study, which
became an icon, index, symbol of the "No Care" members of the House against
the people.