John Bull
Typical British bloke
John Bull is a personification of England or the English people, depicted as a stout, plainspoken, no-nonsense countryman.
The figure originated in 18th-century satire and became a national symbol comparable to America's Uncle Sam.
John Bull typically appears in political cartoons representing British interests or attitudes: John Bull won't stand for continental meddling.
Male UK citizen
- bulldogSquat, wrinkle-faced canine
- archetypeOriginal model for copies
- embodimentConcrete manifestation of idea
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
allegory · icon · figurehead · yeoman · squire · gentleman · landowner · epitome
Devotion to one's homeland
- jingoismBellicose extreme patriotism
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- British EmpireVast colonial domain
imperialism · pride · allegiance · loyalty · identity · heritage · anthem · flag-waving
Mockery exposing vice
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
- parodySatirical imitation
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
sketch · illustration · exaggeration · broadside · political cartoon · grotesque · spoof · burlesque
Government as a man
- MarianneFrench national allegory
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- allegorySymbolic tale with deeper meaning
propaganda · wartime poster · recruiting · icon · figurative · representation · counterpart · national character
Englishman
Male UK citizen
- bulldogSquat, wrinkle-faced canine
- archetypeOriginal model for copies
- embodimentConcrete manifestation of idea
symbol · allegory · icon · figurehead · yeoman · squire · gentleman · landowner · epitome · avatar
patriotism
Devotion to one's homeland
- jingoismBellicose extreme patriotism
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
British Empire · imperialism · pride · allegiance · loyalty · identity · heritage · anthem · flag-waving · xenophobia
satire
Mockery exposing vice
mockery · sketch · illustration · exaggeration · broadside · political cartoon · grotesque · spoof · burlesque · caricaturist
Uncle Sam
Government as a man
allegory · propaganda · wartime poster · recruiting · icon · figurative · representation · counterpart · national character
John BullUncle Sam
Government as a man
Marianne · Mother Russia · Britannia · Ivan · Hibernia