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A Suffragettes Appeal to John Bull
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A Suffragettes Appeal to John Bull
An illustrated postcard from around 1910 depicts a suffragette, shackled and in a prison cell. She is making an appeal to John Bull - a personification of England - with some lines from The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
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A Suffragette's Appeal to John Bull: A poignant illustration from the early 1910s depicts a determined suffragette, shackled and confined within the cold, barren walls of a prison cell. Through the small, barred window, she gazes out at the symbolic figure of John Bull, personifying England and its traditional values. With a hat in her hand and chains at her feet, she recites lines from Alfred, Lord Tennyson's timeless poem, "The Princess": "I do but lead you to a voice / That shall entreat you, gentle sir, / To cast your ballot for the choice / That she, that woman, makes, Sir." The suffragette's plea for the right to vote and demand for equality in a male-dominated society is a powerful testament to the courage and resilience of the women's suffrage movement in Britain during the Edwardian era. The image, with its historical significance, evokes a sense of justice and the struggle for democracy, as women across the country continued to fight for their rights and place in society. The suffragette's appeal to John Bull, with her heartfelt words and unwavering determination, serves as a reminder of the important role that poetry and literature have played in shaping public opinion and inspiring social change throughout history. This poignant image, with its rich symbolism and powerful message, continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a glimpse into the past and the ongoing quest for equality and democracy.
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