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A Prophecy by Harold Earnshaw

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A Prophecy by Harold Earnshaw

Cartoon by Harold Earnshaw depicting three types of courtship - stone age man dragging a woman, a civilised marriage during the First World War (when this cartoon was drawn) and then, in the future, hoards of women chasing a single young officer. A comment on the dwindling numbers of marriageable men available due to casualties of the war. Date: 1917

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A Prophecy

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by Harold Earnshaw: A Humorous Take on Courtship and the Impact of World War I on Marriageable Men This intriguing cartoon by Harold Earnshaw, titled "A Prophecy," offers a humorous yet poignant commentary on the changing landscape of courtship and the dwindling numbers of marriageable men during the First World War. Drawn in 1917, the cartoon depicts three distinct stages of courtship: a Stone Age man dragging a woman, a civilized marriage scene during the war, and a futuristic vision of hoards of women chasing a single young officer. In the first scene, we see a caveman-like figure, with a club in hand, dragging a woman by her hair. This representation of primitive courtship serves as a stark contrast to the second scene, which shows a more refined and traditional marriage ceremony taking place during the First World War. The couple exchanges rings in the presence of a priest, with the bride's father looking on approvingly. The third and most intriguing scene, however, is the prophetic vision of the future. Here, we see a single young officer surrounded by a mob of women, all vying for his attention. The caption beneath the cartoon reads, "And this is what is coming!" This scene is a commentary on the devastating impact of the war on the male population and the resulting scarcity of eligible bachelors. Harold Earnshaw's "A Prophecy" is a thought-provoking and amusing cartoon that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural changes brought about by the First World War. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of that generation and the lasting impact those sacrifices had on the fabric of society.

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