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Cartoon, Who Will Rouse Him?
Cartoon, Who Will Rouse Him? The British Lion, representing the British constituencies, seems apathetic towards political reform, in particular the proposed extension of the franchise to working men, despite the combined efforts of John Bright, Benjamin Disraeli and Lord John Russell, representing the two main political parties.
1859
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Who Will Rouse Him?
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, a powerful and thought-provoking political cartoon from the 1850s, depicts the British Lion, symbolizing the British constituencies, in a deep slumber, oblivious to the calls for political reform. The proposed extension of the franchise to working men, a contentious issue of the time, is depicted as a pair of spears, one held by John Bright, a prominent Liberal reformist MP, and the other by Benjamin Disraeli, a Conservative leader, both attempting to awaken the sleeping giant. Lord John Russell, the Prime Minister and a leading figure in the Whig Party, is also shown in the background, adding to the collective efforts to promote reform. Despite the combined efforts of these political heavyweights, the British Lion remains unmoved and unconcerned, embodying the apathy and indifference of the British constituencies towards political change. The cartoon serves as a poignant commentary on the political climate of the time, highlighting the challenges faced in implementing reforms and the need for greater public engagement and awareness. The symbolic use of the British Lion as a representation of the political landscape and the depiction of politicians as active agents trying to rouse the nation from its slumber, make this cartoon a significant piece of satire and a valuable historical artifact from the 19th century. The image provides insight into the political discourse of the time and the complexities of the political landscape during the Victorian era.
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