Judge, 1910-11-05 · page 15 of 24
Judge — November 5, 1910 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This comic page adapts Cervantes' *Don Quixote* as contemporary satire. The "knight" rescues a maiden from a castle, believing himself a chivalrous hero—but the setting and dialogue reveal modern American references: "Jersey," a "ranch," and what appears to be a prison or jail rather than a romantic castle. The satire likely mocks idealistic reformers or political figures who see themselves as noble rescuers of the downtrodden, but whose interventions are misguided or comical. The Quixote figure is delusional about his noble mission, much like the magazine might have satirized actual contemporary reformers as quixotic do-gooders. The comic works by contrasting Cervantes' timeless tale of delusion with 1920s American settings, suggesting that modern "quixotes"—whether politicians, activists, or idealists—similarly tilt at windmills while believing themselves heroic.
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JUDGE DON QUIXOTE UP-TO-DATE. r METHINKS Vf . MEBBY YouD hs fy] BETTER Let Pe a\ HER ALONE} | | e 1. Don Quixoto—'‘'Seest thou, friend Sancho, imprisoned in yon- 2. —— To wrench out these iron bars is but the work der castle is the beautiful Dulcinea del Toboso! By the pink whiskers of an instant and then, oh, beauteous creature! thou shalt on the gold tooth of ma grandmother, it's me for a quick rescue !—— be free !—— G{ 'N Goo sooTH, VAI SIR,IVE A HUNCH 3. —— Radiant maiden, rescuing fair damsels from the toils of the wicked is my joy and delight! — 4, —— Fly with me to my island in Jersey ,oh, divine one! There you shall reign queen of the ranch !—— AND LET ALL THE prisoners |H/ ESCAPE! 5. —— Avaunt, ye vile caitiffs !—— 6. —— Cheer up, friend Sancho! For, by the hirsute curtain of the Prophet, I will send a challenge unto the lords of this castle and slay them all in single combat !"’ comicbooks.com