Judge, 1920-03-13 · page 8 of 36
Judge — March 13, 1920 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# "The Modern Don Quixote" Page Analysis **The Left Illustration:** A figure in medieval armor rides a skeletal horse while holding a lance and banner reading "YE COLLEGE WITS / AD HADES CUM SAPIENTIA" (College Wit to Hell with Wisdom). This is a modern reimagining of Don Quixote, Cervantes's delusional knight, suggesting college-educated people are tilting at windmills—pursuing impractical ideals disconnected from reality. **The Right Content:** "A Quiz" by Harold G. Schumann contains rhetorical questions about recent American history and politics: changing presidential candidates, changing fashion standards, a mysterious public figure (possibly referencing a political or military personality), bearded visitors (likely German officials or dignitaries), and a German individual everyone wanted to "hock" (mock/criticize). **The Satire:** Both pieces mock educated elites and topical political figures through humorous questions, suggesting contemporary college intellectuals are out-of-touch idealists, while satirizing specific recent political/diplomatic events the audience would recognize.
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