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The rising waters
The rising waters. Illustration shows a man, woman, and infant wearing ragged clothing labeled The American Middle Class, sitting on a rock labeled Opportunity above the rising waters of Centralized Wealth in which sharks are circling; in the background, only the head and shoulders of the Statue of Liberty are visible above the water. Date 1906 June 6. The rising waters. Illustration shows a man, woman, and infant wearing ragged clothing labeled The American Middle Class, sitting on a rock labeled Opportunity above the rising waters of Centralized Wealth in which sharks are circling; in the background, only the head and shoulders of the Statue of Liberty are visible above the water. Date 1906 June 6
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The Rising Waters - A Cautionary Tale of Centralized Wealth and the American Middle Class
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This evocative illustration, published in Puck magazine on June 6, 1906, serves as a stark warning of the potential perils of unchecked economic inequality. The American Middle Class, represented by a man, woman, and infant, cling precariously to the rock of Opportunity as they are surrounded by the rising waters of Centralized Wealth. The waters are teeming with menacing sharks, symbolizing the destructive forces of greed and exploitation. In the background, only the head and shoulders of the Statue of Liberty are visible above the water, a poignant reminder of the promise of freedom and opportunity that once drew millions to America's shores. However, the illustration suggests that even this symbol of hope and prosperity is at risk of being submerged by the relentless tide of Centralized Wealth. The cartoonist's use of stark contrasts between the haves and have-nots, as well as the ominous imagery of the sharks, underscores the urgency of the situation. The American Middle Class is shown to be vulnerable and powerless in the face of economic forces beyond their control. This illustration serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of addressing economic inequality and ensuring that opportunity remains accessible to all. The illustration, titled "The Rising Waters," was created by an unknown cartoonist for Puck magazine in 1906. It is a poignant reminder of the enduring challenges of economic inequality and the importance of ensuring that opportunity remains accessible to all, rather than being monopolized by a select few.
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