Judge, 1917-10-27 · page 18 of 28
Judge — October 27, 1917 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page reprints satirical cartoons from European publications about World War I, using classical and biblical allegory: **Prussia-Russia cartoon**: Depicts competing monuments—one collapsing, another rising—symbolizing the shifting power dynamics between these nations during the war. **Samson and Delilah**: References the biblical story where Delilah betrays Samson by cutting his hair. Here, "Delilah (Anarchy)" represents Russian revolutionary chaos weakening Russia (Samson). Kerensky, the Russian political leader, offers restoration—mocking his ineffectual attempts to stabilize the collapsing Russian state amid revolution. **Lloyd George/Humanitarian Pacifism**: The final cartoon ironically critiques peace appeals ("My brother!") as naive, showing opposing soldiers calling for brotherhood while clearly prepared for continued warfare. These cartoons reflect Allied skepticism about Russian stability and pacifist sentiment during the war.
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WAR CARTOONS FROM ABROAD Prussia—Russia Mentre un monumento minaccia d mento sta per risorgere sotto la While one monument totters despite its supports, another monument is about to rise under the hand of a bold sculptor. —Numero (Turin). msonski and Delilahscha The Russian Samson, having had his hair cut by Delilah (Anarchy), M. Kerensky offers him something to restore his strength.—London Opinion. Humanitarian Pacifism Mon frére!” “My brother!”—La Victoire (Paris). comicbooks.com