The Wasp — February 14, 1880 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of The Wasp Page 470 This page consists primarily of theater criticism and gossip columns rather than political cartoons. The masthead shows "Music and Drama" commentary. The main targets are theatrical productions and personalities: the critic discusses Mr. Vogrigh's unsuccessful opera debut, praises the "Marmion" composition, and critiques Ketton's performance. There's discussion of the masked ball at the Sazerac Palace and upcoming performances. The "Les Affaires Font Les Hommes" section shifts to social commentary, chronicling a young man named Leon who rises through professional success and becomes wealthy, eventually winning favor from prominent Parisian society figures like the Bard of Avon and Napoleon. The page functions as entertainment journalism rather than political satire—focusing on San Francisco's cultural elite and their theatrical pursuits.