Life — February 14, 1918 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Frog's Compromise" Analysis This page contains a poetry excerpt titled "Legend" by Roslyn Louise Everett, followed by a **Life magazine title contest** announcement offering cash prizes ($500, $200, $100) for the best caption to an accompanying picture. The sketch labeled **"The Frog's Compromise"** depicts two figures in an interior setting—one seated, one standing. The title likely references Aesop's fable where a frog agrees to carry a scorpion across water, only to be stung midway. The satirical point appears to concern a risky agreement or dangerous compromise, though without seeing the accompanying picture being captioned, the specific political or social reference remains unclear. The humor likely relies on readers' familiarity with this cautionary tale.