The Wasp — 1881 — page 216: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains three literary pieces rather than political cartoons: "A Song of the Sea," "The Lunatic," and "Dreams That Came True," along with "Apocryphal Anecdotes." "The Lunatic" section appears to satirize belief in dream prophecy and supernatural phenomena, mocking the "lunatic" obsession with interpreting dreams as omens. It references historical figures like Archbishop Laud and mentions various anecdotes about people whose dreams allegedly predicted events. The "Apocryphal Anecdotes" section contains humorous dialogue between characters like Dan O'Connell and Dave Nesfield, presenting comic vignettes of everyday life rather than political satire. Overall, this page prioritizes literary humor and social commentary through narrative rather than visual caricature or political cartooning.