Puck — June 5, 1878 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Puck Magazine Page 3 This page contains three satirical articles rather than visual cartoons: 1. **"Canute at the Seaside"** - A humorous retelling of King Canute's famous legend, comparing his futile command to the waves with modern British seaside tourism mishaps. The satire critiques overconfident authority figures. 2. **"What Goeth On at Present"** - Social commentary mocking various contemporary issues: a gossipy goeth (guest) complaining about hotel life during poor harvests, religious hypocrisy among the wealthy, and complaints about servants and household expenses. The piece satirizes upper-class complaints and pretension. 3. **"Hard Times"** - Ernest Harvier's column discussing economic hardship and various failed ventures, including ice-raising schemes and crop failures. The page relies on textual satire rather than illustrations, targeting social pretension and economic foolishness.