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Cartoon, Looking after the land, WW1
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Cartoon, Looking after the land, WW1
Cartoon, Looking after the land. A young soldier on leave sits by the fire with his parents. They tell him that he and his fellow-soldiers are guarding the land at the Front, while they are looking after the land on their farm at home. Date: 1917
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Baionnette Double Meaning Verbal Wordplay
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Cartoon, Looking after the Land. WWI
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In this poignant and humorous cartoon from 1917, a young soldier, dressed in his full military uniform, sits by the fireplace at home, surrounded by his worried parents. The scene is set on the family farm, with the warmth of the fire contrasting the harsh realities of the battlefield. The soldier listens intently as his mother explains to him that while he and his fellow soldiers are "guarding the land" at the Front, they, the civilians, are "looking after the land" at home. The double meaning of the phrase "looking after the land" adds a layer of depth to the image, as the farmers work tirelessly to maintain their crops and livestock while the soldiers protect their country from the ravages of war. The soldier's expression is one of concern, as he absorbs the gravity of the situation. His father, with a stern look on his face, holds a baionnette, a weapon used in close combat, adding to the somber tone of the scene. The mother, with a concerned and loving gaze, places a comforting hand on her son's shoulder. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by both soldiers and civilians during the First World War. This cartoon, with its clever wordplay and use of puns, is a testament to the resilience and humor of the human spirit even in the most challenging of times. The image is a visual representation of the verbal communication between the soldier and his parents, conveying the emotional connection between them despite the physical distance of the battlefield.
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