Young lady cries after receiving a retort from her boyfriend
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Young lady cries after receiving a retort from her boyfriend
Taking a Hot Return - cricket analogy used on a humorous(ish?) postcard showing a girl upset after receiving a harsh retort from her beau. Date: 1908
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Media ID 11561582
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Acceptance Accepting Allegory Analogy Argument Bats Commanding Crease Cricket Cries Critical Criticism Crying Dominant Eyes Gender Gent Gentleman Handkerchief Mopping Mops Return Role Smart Stiff Stumps Upset Upper
EDITORS COMMENTS
Taking a Hot Return: A Cricket Analogy of Love's Ups and Downs (1908) This poignant postcard image captures the moment of heartache and disappointment that often follows a heated argument between a young lady and her boyfriend. The scene is set in the context of a cricket match, with the lady, dressed in an Edwardian gown and mopping her tears with a handkerchief, standing beside a man, presumably her beau, who is shown with a smug expression and a bat in hand. The title of the postcard, "Taking a Hot Return," is a cricket term used to describe a well-timed and effective response to an opponent's attack. The allegory of cricket in this context serves to highlight the dominant and commanding role that men often held in society during the early 1900s, with women expected to display a 'stiff upper lip' and accept criticism with grace and composure. The lady in this image, however, is shown to be human, with emotions that run deep and a vulnerability that is all too relatable. The use of the cricket analogy adds a touch of humor to what could otherwise be a somber scene, highlighting the fact that even in the most serious of moments, there is often a glimmer of light and a reminder that life, much like cricket, is full of ups and downs. The image is a poignant reminder of the complexities of human relationships and the importance of communication, acceptance, and understanding in navigating the creases and stumps of love.
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