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Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! (Ballot Bill)
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Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! (Ballot Bill)
Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! The Ballot Bill (legislation for the use of a secret ballot in elections) was proving difficult to get through, and members of the House of Lords are not pleased to see it coming back to them again. The humanised Ballot Boy tells them that he can stand up for himself and not be defeated. Date: 1872
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In the hallowed halls of Westminster, the contentious issue of the Ballot Bill once again resurfaced, leaving the esteemed Lords in a state of displeasure. The humanized embodiment of the secret ballot, affectionately known as Ballot Boy, stood before them, undeterred by their previous rejections. Dressed in the symbolic attire of ermine and coronet, this cartoon character, created by the renowned satirist John Tenniel for Punch Magazine in 1872, was a commentary on the ongoing political battle. The Victorian era, with its intricate political landscape, was a fertile ground for satire. The Ballot Bill, legislation advocating for the use of a secret ballot in elections, had faced numerous obstacles in the Parliamentary session of 1872. The Lords, traditionally composed of influential peers and politicians, were not amused by the prospect of giving common voters the power to cast their ballots in private. Ballot Boy, however, was undaunted. With a determined look in his eyes, he declared that he could stand up for himself and not be defeated. The satirical image was a sarcastic reminder of the power struggle between the government and the people, as well as a call for the implementation of a more democratic and fair electoral system. This cartoon, titled "That Ballot-Boy Again! The Ballot Bill," encapsulates the political climate of the time and serves as a testament to the enduring power of satire in shaping public opinion and driving social change.
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