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Suffragette Captured by Policeman
Suffragette Captured by Policeman. A suffragette in chains is captured on the rocks by a giant monster policeman. An allusion to the myth of Perseus and Andromeda, the latter, a sacrifice to a sea monster, famously portrayed by Frederic Lord Leighton (1830-1896) Date: circa 1908
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Suffragette Captured by Policeman: A Modern-Day Myth of Perseus and Andromeda This powerful image captures the spirit of the suffragette movement during the early 1900s, as a determined woman is forcibly taken into custody by a towering policeman. The suffragette, dressed in a white blouse and skirt, clenches her fists in defiance as she is led away in chains, her expression one of unwavering resolve. The backdrop of the rugged rocks and the ominous sea adds to the sense of drama and struggle. An intriguing allusion to the ancient Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda is evident in this photograph. In the myth, Andromeda was sacrificed to a sea monster as punishment for her mother's vanity, but was saved by the hero Perseus. The suffragette's plight can be seen as a modern-day parallel, as these women bravely fought for their rights in the face of societal and political oppression. The giant, monster-like policeman, with his imposing presence and heavy-handed tactics, serves as a stark reminder of the resistance the suffragettes faced in their quest for women's suffrage. This photograph, taken circa 1908, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles endured by these pioneering women in the name of equality and progress. The image is reminiscent of Frederic Lord Leighton's famous painting of Perseus and Andromeda, which depicts the moment of rescue. This historical photograph, with its powerful symbolism and allusion to a classic myth, offers a compelling glimpse into the past and the ongoing fight for women's rights.
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