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Cartoon, Lent - A Recantation, Gladstone

Cartoon, Lent - A Recantation, Gladstone


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Cartoon, Lent - A Recantation, Gladstone

Political cartoon, Lent - A Recantation, Consistent Inconsistency, William Ewart Gladstone standing on a barrel Date: 1891

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1891 Burning Catholicism Controversy Gladstone Journal Judy Lent Parkinson Satire Satirical Serio Comic Vatican Consistent


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Lent - A Recantation,

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a political cartoon by William Parkinson published in Judy, a London-based satirical weekly journal, in February 1891, offers a scathing commentary on the religious and political inconsistencies of William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent British statesman and four-time Prime Minister of the late Victorian era. Gladstone, depicted in the cartoon standing on a burning barrel labeled "Recantation," is shown surrounded by smoke and flames, symbolizing the controversy that followed his conversion to Roman Catholicism in 1890. The caption reads, "Consistent Inconsistency," highlighting Gladstone's previous staunch opposition to Catholicism and his subsequent embrace of the faith. The cartoonist satirically portrays Gladstone's conversion as a political ploy, with the Vatican in the background, suggesting that he had joined the Catholic Church to gain the support of the large Catholic population in the UK. The image of Gladstone standing on a barrel, a common motif in political cartoons of the time, signifies his precarious political position and the potential for his actions to backfire. The burning barrel also represents the controversy that Gladstone's conversion had ignited, with the public and political establishment expressing outrage and skepticism. The cartoon reflects the serious yet comical tone of the satirical press during the late Victorian era, which used humor and visual wit to critique the political and social issues of the day. Overall, "Lent - A Recantation" is a powerful example of the role of political cartoons in shaping public opinion and engaging with contemporary issues, as well as the enduring power of satire to challenge authority and provoke thought.

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