Judge, 1902-08-09 · page 17 of 20
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This page features a narrative poem-cartoon titled "How He Lost Her," satirizing Victorian courtship conventions through the story of a timid suitor who fails to express his love until too late. **The Satire's Point:** The poem mocks masculine passivity and emotional repression. The protagonist is so inhibited—afraid to touch her hand or speak candidly—that he merely "mopes" and watches helplessly. The twist: once he finally acts (getting engaged), his ardor cools; he becomes the one pining while she moves forward confidently. **Social Context:** This reflects turn-of-the-century anxieties about gender roles and courtship. The satire targets both the overly-cautious "gentleman" (paralyzed by propriety) and suggests women's agency—she recognizes his feelings without declaration and eventually moves on. **The Moral's Irony:** The concluding couplet—"it's six of one / And half a dozen of the other"—undercuts any serious wisdom, deflating the sentimental setup with resigned cynicism typical of Judge's comedic voice. The surrounding advertisements (Pears' soap, safety razors, collection prints) are typical period magazine filler.
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