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Treason!!!. A stout, smiling John Bull directs a blast
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Treason!!!. A stout, smiling John Bull directs a blast
Treason!!!. A stout, smiling John Bull directs a blast from his rear-end toward a poster of King George III tacked to a wall. The image of the king looks suprised. On the left, the head of William Pitt exclaims, That is Treason Johnny. Date 1798 March 19. Treason!!!. A stout, smiling John Bull directs a blast from his rear-end toward a poster of King George III tacked to a wall. The image of the king looks suprised. On the left, the head of William Pitt exclaims, That is Treason Johnny. Date 1798 March 19
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Treason!!! This provocative political cartoon, published on March 19, 1798, depicts a defiant John Bull, the symbol of English national identity, turning his back on King George III and letting fly a powerful blast from his rear-end towards the monarch's shocked visage affixed to the wall. The king's expression of surprise and dismay is a stark contrast to the smirking, self-assured demeanor of John Bull. To the left, the head of William Pitt, the Prime Minister at the time, exclaims, "That is Treason Johnny!" This scene represents the growing tensions between the people and their monarch during the late 18th century, as political unrest and economic instability fueled calls for reform and even revolution. The use of humor and satire in this cartoon underscores the deep-seated frustration and dissatisfaction with the ruling powers. This image, titled "Treason!!!," is a testament to the power of visual storytelling and the role of political cartoons in shaping public opinion during a time of great upheaval. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between the people and their leaders, and the enduring influence of satire and humor in political discourse.
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