Life — January 14, 1904 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes **Theodore Roosevelt** (identifiable by the distinctive caricature and the caption "Theodore, you have done very wrong!"). The central scene depicts Roosevelt in bed being scolded by what appears to be an **older authority figure** (likely representing either a parent, political mentor, or the American establishment). Two **small children** stand nearby, suggesting innocence or naivety. The cartoon criticizes Roosevelt for some specific action, though the exact historical reference is unclear from the visible text alone. The phrase "you have done very wrong" indicates public disapproval of a presidential decision or policy. The decorative border and elaborate "LIFE" masthead are characteristic of the publication's design. The satire mocks Roosevelt through domestic/parental imagery, a common technique for criticizing powerful figures.