Life, 1902-07-31 · page 9 of 20
Life — July 31, 1902 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 93 This page features an illustration and poem titled "Satisfied" by Felix Carmen (credited at bottom right). The sketch depicts two figures on a beach or waterfront near a large tree, observing a crowded seaside town in the distance. The dialogue bubble reads: "He (who has offended her): won't you look at me? 'If I said 'I'm sorry,' would you listen?' 'No; honest, I won't.' 'Then what's the use?'" The accompanying poem contrasts urban life—summer in the city, Broadway, the Bowery—with rural attractions (mountains, forests, fountains). The speaker expresses preference for wandering through places "Where the people gather / In this dear old Town," finding Manhattan Island satisfying. The cartoon appears to humorously illustrate romantic conflict and reconciliation, while the poem celebrates urban social gathering over rural solitude—typical themes for Life's satirical commentary on American leisure and social life.
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Me (who has offended her): wos't You Loo UP at Met “IP EC DID, You'D Kiss ME AGAIN.” “sO > HONEST, I Wwon't.’* “THEN waat's THE Use?” UMMER in the city Satisfied. Suite ine well, « Seasides and the mountains, What a lot of pity Forests, fields and farms, Every year I get Nature's springs and fountains, me- But for me, I'd rather By the hand and say, Wander up and down they shake me, Where the people gather Sorry you must stay.” In this dear old Town. Broadway and the Bowery, And the Avenue, Riverside all flowery, And the green Park, too,— Life is here worth while and There is life to see, So Manhattan Island Every time forme! Feliz Carmen. comicbooks.com