Judge, 1921-03-19 · page 5 of 36
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# "The College Widow" Explanation This is a short story illustration from Judge magazine, drawn by Maurice Amort (Washington University, St. Louis, '23). The narrative depicts a social scenario common to early 20th-century college life: the "college widow"—a woman (often slightly older or experienced) who dated numerous college men in succession. The illustration shows a young woman entertaining a male visitor while another couple sits nearby. The story's dialogue reveals the girl's romantic history: she's dated a fraternity man, an athlete, and currently entertains a freshman. The satire targets the casual dating culture and the somewhat predatory reputation attached to experienced women on college campuses. The humor derives from the girl's apparent serial dating pattern and the men's collective naivety about her romantic past.
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