The Wasp — 1914 — page 191: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a literary excerpt rather than a cartoon or satirical illustration. The text describes James Burnham, a character who has become hardened and vengeful after being wronged. He straps on a cutlass, having previously wounded someone named Stanton on the island of Nevis, and contemplates violence without remorse. The passage emphasizes Burnham's isolation—disowned by his family and society—and his indifference to personal connections (Elizabeth Nash and Kitty Trimmer are mentioned). Without seeing the actual illustrations on this page, I cannot identify specific satirical targets or the historical context. The text suggests this may be serialized fiction rather than satirical commentary on current events or public figures.