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Quixotic tilting. Cartoon showing man party leader wearing armor, on a horse, pointing spear Senatorial courtesy at windmill in form of James Garfield, with Chester Arthur and Thomas Platt as donkey standing in front. Date 1881. Quixotic tilting. Cartoon showing man party leader wearing armor, on a horse, pointing spear Senatorial courtesy at windmill in form of James Garfield, with Chester Arthur and Thomas Platt as donkey standing in front. Date 1881
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Quixotic Tilting: A Political Satire from Puck Magazine, 1881 This intriguing political cartoon, titled "Quixotic Tilting," was published in Puck Magazine in 1881, offering a humorous commentary on the political climate of the time. The image depicts a man in armor, mounted on a horse, tilting his spear towards a windmill in the form of President James A. Garfield. Chester Arthur and Thomas Platt, both prominent political figures, are depicted as a donkey standing in front of the windmill. The term "tilting at windmills" is derived from the novel "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, where the protagonist, Don Quixote, mistakes windmills for giants and charges at them with his lance. This metaphorical phrase is used to describe an individual who engages in futile or misguided actions against seemingly insurmountable or non-existent challenges. In this cartoon, the man in armor represents President Garfield, who was known for his efforts to reform the Senate through the use of Senatorial courtesy. The donkeys symbolize Chester Arthur and Thomas Platt, who opposed Garfield's reforms and were critical of his leadership. The windmill, in this context, represents the Senate itself, which Garfield perceived as an obstacle to progress. The cartoonist's intent was to criticize Garfield's perceived quixotic approach to politics and his inability to effectively navigate the political landscape. The image serves as a fascinating snapshot of American political history, offering insight into the complexities and challenges of the political sphere during the late 19th century.
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