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Gladstone - the return of the vanquished
The return of the vanquished! Cartoon of William Gladstone on the front cover of Funny Folks, after the defeat of his Irish Home Rule bill. Date: 1886
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1886 Armour Bill Caricatures Defeat Folks Gladstone Knight Minister Prime Return Rule Vanquished Wounded Will I Am
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The Return of the Vanquished: A Politically Charged Caricature of William Gladstone in Funny Folks (1886) This cartoon, published on the cover of Funny Folks in 1886, presents a satirical take on the political defeat of William E. Gladstone, a prominent British statesman and four-time Prime Minister. Known for his advocacy of Irish Home Rule, Gladstone's Irish Home Rule Bill faced a crushing defeat in the House of Commons in 1886. In this cartoon, Gladstone is depicted as a wounded knight, returning from battle, with his armor-clad body bearing the scars of political defeat. A defeated expression adorns his face, and his horse, symbolizing the Irish Home Rule Bill, lies limp and lifeless beside him. The caption, "The Return of the Vanquished!" adds to the dramatic effect, emphasizing the magnitude of the defeat. Gladstone's political adversaries, represented by a group of jeering onlookers, mock him mercilessly. One character, possibly a caricature of the Conservative leader, Lord Salisbury, is shown pointing and laughing at Gladstone. The overall tone of the cartoon is humorous, but it also underscores the intense political polarization and animosity between the two major parties during this period. This caricature, created in the 1880s, is a testament to the power of political satire as a means of expressing public opinion and commenting on the events of the day. It offers a unique perspective on the political climate of the time and the role of humor in shaping public discourse.
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