Puck — October 8, 1879 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Puck Magazine Page (October 3, 1878) This page contains three distinct sections rather than a single cartoon: 1. **"The Prince of Snobs"** — A satirical article criticizing Cyrus Field, a wealthy gentleman who acquired a reputation for snobbery. The piece mocks his pretensions, including dining with nobility and his attempted superiority over others. The satire culminates in describing how Field "caps the climax of his snobbery by lodging to Mr. Dean Stanley and erecting a monument to a British spy." 2. **"Free Schools and Foul Air"** — Editorial commentary on overcrowded American public schools, particularly downtown institutions suffering from poor ventilation and sanitation. 3. **"Fame"** — A reader's letter discussing admiration for Puck magazine. The page is primarily text-based social commentary rather than visual satire, typical of Puck's editorial content.