Life — February 3, 1921 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 160 **Main Content:** This page features two distinct pieces: the poem "Invictus" by Dorothy Parker (a parody of William Ernest Henley's famous 1875 poem), and an article titled "Mr. Wells and Solomon" discussing H.G. Wells's historical writing. **The Cartoon:** A.B. Frost's illustration depicts two primitive or mythological figures (possibly meant to represent Solomon and another biblical/historical figure) engaged in physical combat or struggle, captioned "It's All in the Follow Through." The cartoon appears to humorously comment on Wells's discussion of Solomon's polygamy—suggesting that managing multiple wives requires technique or strategy, presented as crude physical comedy. **Satire:** The humor relies on incongruity between serious historical discussion and lowbrow slapstick imagery, typical of Life's satirical approach.