The Wasp — 1895 — page 451: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical pieces mocking social issues of the era: **"Love's Resurrection"** lampoons romantic sentimentality through a woman mourning her supposedly dead lover, only to discover he's married someone else and become a lawyer—suggesting love is replaced by materialism and legal practicality. **"A Little Mistake"** shows a domestic couple—the husband dressed for a reception asks his wife if they're attending one, revealing he wasn't paying attention to her plans. **"California Outdone"** critiques New Zealand's advancement toward women's emancipation, contrasting it with American progress through a wedding photograph. **"Mrs. Rev. Dr. Shaw"** discusses a woman who became a physician and missionary rather than following traditional women's roles—satirizing debates about women's proper spheres during the Progressive Era. The overall theme addresses changing gender roles and women's education/professionalization.