Life, 1903-07-09 · page 3 of 20
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# Page 35 Analysis: "Life" Magazine This page features romantic/sentimental content rather than political satire. The header "LIFE" frames the material, followed by an illustration of a couple with an elaborate dragon or serpent creature—labeled "A FLIRTATION"—appearing whimsical rather than satirical. The poem "L'Envoi" by Theodosia Garrison is nostalgic, referencing Romeo and Juliet and asking a woman to remember past romantic moments ("when you were Juliet / And you were Romeo"). The photograph below depicts what appears to be a theatrical scene by water, showing figures in dramatic poses, with caption text referencing "The North, Montague" and "monumental hills"—clearly referencing Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet* (the feuding Montague/Capulet families). The page is fundamentally **literary and romantic in nature**, celebrating classical love narratives rather than offering political commentary.
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O you remember how the sun Went shimmering across the dew ‘That day when May was just begun And all of life and love were new? A gypsy lad and lass we ran Through field and wood, can you forget That day when you were Aucassin And I was Nicollette? A PLIRTATIONs L’Envoi. And then the wonder of that night When the white moon went up the sky, And we two promised by its light The faith and love that could not die. By stern, parental laws beset, I think we quite enjoyed our woe, That night when I was Juliet And you were Romeo. To-night we meet again—we two; Great are the comedies of life. I chaperon my daughter—you Yawn while you watch and wal I smile serenely at your frown, You slumber while we drive uptown, To-night, when you are Mr. Brown And I am Mrs. Brown. Theodosia Garrison, your wife, “THs MUST BE THE PINST OF THE MONTU, MONTAOUE.” “why, HOw DO You Kxow?"* “ JUST LOOK AT THOSE MONUMENTAL BILLA!” comicbooks.com