Life — February 22, 1917 — page 31: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical illustration depicting Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden. The cartoon reimagines the biblical expulsion as a modern eviction, with the stone archway labeled "APARTMENTS" suggesting a landlord-tenant conflict rather than divine punishment. Two nude human figures stand center, facing various animals (monkeys, birds, lions, and other creatures) arranged around them. The juxtaposition appears to mock contemporary housing disputes or tenancy laws by treating humanity's original sin as a real-estate matter. The satire likely comments on actual eviction practices of the era or housing policy debates, using the biblical narrative as a humorous framework. The specific political or social target remains somewhat unclear without additional context about Life magazine's publication date and contemporary issues.