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Real Sympathy by Bruce Bairnsfather
Real Sympathy " I wish you d get something for that cough o yours. Thats the second time you ve blown the blinkin candle out!" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Christmas Number, 1916 Date: 1916
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Bairnsfather Bill Bruce Cough Coughing Illness Sickness Unwell
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Real Sympathy" is a poignant and humorous cartoon by renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander Christmas Number in 1916 during the height of the First World War. The image captures the raw and unfiltered realities of life on the Western Front, where soldiers endured not only the horrors of battle but also the harsh conditions and illnesses that came with it. In this particular illustration, we see two soldiers huddled around a small candlelit table, attempting to read a letter. The soldier on the left, who is coughing, has inadvertently blown out the candle for the second time, much to the frustration of the soldier on the right. The caption reads, "I wish you'd get something for that cough of yours. That's the second time you've blown the blinkin' candle out!" The image is a poignant reminder of the hardships and sacrifices endured by soldiers during the First World War. The soldiers' shared experience of illness and the simple pleasure of reading a letter from home are universal themes that resonate with viewers even today. Bairnsfather's ability to capture the human condition with humor and empathy is a testament to his artistic talent and his enduring legacy as a chronicler of the Great War. Bairnsfather's "Real Sympathy" is a powerful reminder of the complexities of war and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a poignant and humorous depiction of the everyday struggles and shared experiences of soldiers during the First World War, and a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve history.
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