Life — November 25, 1915 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration depicts two women in an interior setting, likely from the early 20th century based on the artistic style. The title suggests social commentary about a clergyman's wife. The cartoon appears to satirize expectations of clergy spouses—presenting the woman on the right as notably courageous or bold ("also brave"), implying her husband the parson possesses such qualities but that his wife matches or exceeds them. The domestic interior setting and the women's engaged postures suggest a commentary on female independence or strength within traditionally constrained social roles. However, without additional context from Life magazine's editorial position or the surrounding content, the precise satirical target remains unclear. It may critique gender roles, clerical authority, or expectations of ministerial households.