Life — December 9, 1915 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Life" Magazine Page Analysis This page contains two satirical pieces: **"Caliban"** — A poem by Evelyn Louie Everett mocking what appears to be a political or social figure who has abandoned their former principles. The reference to "dragons" and "witches" suggests critiquing someone's previous radical or unconventional positions. **"Was It Hart?"** — A brief satirical piece questioning what happened to Professor Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard College, whose appearance in *Time Magazine* (November 14th) showed him with new whiskers. The humor mocks his changed appearance, joking whether this is due to war stress, mental breakdown, or simply adopted affectation—suggesting he's now imitating Prof. Barrett Wendell's style. The photograph below captioned "News of the Opera: Mrs. Banckers Gave a Box Party on Wednesday" appears unrelated society coverage. The satire targets intellectual/academic figures and their perceived inconsistencies.