The Wasp — 1878 — page 110: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **text content** rather than political cartoons. The main sections include: 1. **A continuation of a personal narrative** about a woman's life experiences, touching on themes of hardship, poverty, and social judgment—common *The Wasp* satirical subjects. 2. **"Answers to Correspondents"** section with brief responses to readers. 3. **"The Freeman's Prayer"** — a satirical religious piece criticizing wealthy men who exploit poor women and children while maintaining moral pretense. The prayer mocks hypocrisy regarding charity and social responsibility. The satire targets class inequality and the gap between wealthy men's public piety and private cruelty toward vulnerable populations. This reflects *The Wasp*'s typical social criticism of Gilded Age inequities. The small illustration shows two figures at a desk, labeled "Merthyr.—Too many by half" and "Morus.—The age of chivalry is past," suggesting commentary on outdated social values.