Life, 1902-04-03 · page 7 of 20
Life — April 3, 1902 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Page Analysis: Life Magazine, "Modesty" and "Forgiveness" This page presents two aphoristic cartoons with accompanying quotes about virtue. **"Modesty"** features a portrait of a woman in elegant dress with the quote attributed to J. Stormington Barnes: "The good example set by great men of retiring natures can never be fully credited. They shun the glare of publicity, but, like the violet hidden in the hedgerow, are all the more sought after. Look at me!" The satire is obvious: the statement contradicts itself—someone loudly proclaiming their own modesty while demanding attention ("Look at me!") demonstrates the opposite of genuine humility. This mocks hypocritical self-promotion disguised as virtue. **"Forgiveness"** shows a caricatured figure with the lesson: "Learn a noble lesson from the white man: forgive your enemies—after cheating them out of all they have." This appears to critique colonial or imperialist hypocrisy, suggesting Western claims to moral superiority ring hollow given exploitative practices.
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