Life — November 13, 1924 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis: "What Price Glory?" Cartoon This cartoon depicts two men in what appears to be a WWI-era trench or military setting. The figure on the left wears a military uniform and helmet, while the figure on the right appears to be an officer or superior. The caption "WHAT PRICE GLORY?" references the famous 1924 play about WWI combat. The accompanying article, "The Winning Play," describes a football game as analogous to warfare—using military language ("driven," "scrabble," "victory") to satirize competitive sports. The cartoon likely comments on the glorification of combat and competition, questioning the actual human cost of such "victories," whether military or athletic. The satire critiques how society romanticizes conflict while ignoring its brutality.