The Wasp — 1878 — page 348: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains literary content rather than political cartoons. The main feature is "A Hard Riddle," a satirical dialogue mocking verbose, evasive responses to simple questions. The exchange ridicules someone (likely a public figure or type) who rambles about trivial matters when asked direct questions—a critique of obfuscation in public discourse. Below that is "Ghost Scene from the New Julius Caesar," appearing to be a theatrical parody or literary commentary, likely referencing contemporary stage productions. The right column features "Graphic Questions"—a Q&A section addressing readers' inquiries on various topics, from literary attribution to historical facts. The overall content targets pretension, evasion, and verbose communication rather than specific political figures, representing *The Wasp*'s satirical approach to social critique.