Judge, 1936-08 · page 12 of 36
Judge — August 1936 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page satirizes both domestic authoritarianism and fascist regimes through three pieces: **"Domestic Dictator"** depicts a housewife laying down strict rules to a prospective cook—controlling family size, work hours, and duties. The satire equates her household tyranny to authoritarian rule. **"Sweet Souls"** quotes Hitler and Mussolini claiming their power derives from "love of the people" and "honor," not force—obvious irony given their brutal regimes. The juxtaposition with a criminal ("Dillinger, Nelson") suggests their moral equivalence. **"The Young Man's Fancy"** tells of Carl, whose parents cannot afford summer camp. When Carl sees Nazi stormtroopers parading in Munich and mimics their salute dismissively ("Aw, nerts!"), his parents immediately send him to camp. The implication: even poor families will sacrifice to remove children from fascist influence. The page uses humor to warn American readers about authoritarianism—both petty domestic tyranny and dangerous totalitarianism abroad—likely dating from the late 1930s when Nazi Germany was increasingly prominent in American consciousness.
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