The Wasp — March 6, 1880 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of The Wasp Page 518 The page features a portrait of **Prof. Nordenskjöeld**, a Swedish explorer, accompanying an article about attempted arctic passages to Asia. The text discusses his three-hundred-year legacy seeking a northwest route around Europe's north, including efforts by historical figures like Willoughby and Chancellor. The article celebrates Nordenskjöeld's recent successful voyage with Oscar II (Sweden's king), which accomplished the northwest passage—a major geographical achievement ending centuries of failed attempts. The right column contains unrelated humorous dialogue ("Some Reflections of a 'Bobby'") featuring casual banter between police officers and civilians in working-class dialect, typical of The Wasp's satirical humor targeting everyday social interactions and authority figures.