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LABOR CARTOON, 1904. Social Welfare for Workers. Cartoon from Simplicissimus, 1904, by Theodor Heine. The caption translates: You see, my children, I now eat this sausage. If you try to snatch a piece away from me & I give you a licking, that is revolutionary theory. If you watch patiently while I eat the sausage, that is evolutionary theory
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LABOR CARTOON, 1904. Social Welfare for Workers. Cartoon from Simplicissimus, 1904, by Theodor Heine. The caption translates: You see, my children, I now eat this sausage. If you try to snatch a piece away from me & I give you a licking, that is revolutionary theory. If you watch patiently while I eat the sausage, that is evolutionary theory
LABOR CARTOON, 1904.
Social Welfare for Workers. Cartoon from Simplicissimus, 1904, by Theodor Heine. The caption translates: You see, my children, I now eat this sausage. If you try to snatch a piece away from me & I give you a licking, that is revolutionary theory. If you watch patiently while I eat the sausage, that is evolutionary theory
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1904 Encbr Heine Labor Labor Movement Movement Political Puppy Sausage Simplicissimus Socialist Starvation Theodore Welfare Indus
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This vintage labor cartoon from 1904, created by Theodor Heine for Simplicissimus magazine, offers a satirical commentary on social welfare for workers during that era. The caption, translated from German, humorously depicts the stark contrast between revolutionary and evolutionary theories of change. In the image, a worker is seen enjoying a sausage while surrounded by a group of puppies eagerly eyeing his meal. If any puppy attempts to snatch a piece away and receives a scolding or punishment in return, it represents revolutionary theory. On the other hand, if the puppies patiently observe without interfering as the worker consumes his food, it symbolizes evolutionary theory. The cartoon serves as an allegory for societal progress and workers' rights at the time. It highlights two opposing approaches: one advocating for radical actions to bring about immediate change (revolutionary theory), while the other promotes gradual transformation through patience and observation (evolutionary theory). By using playful imagery and relatable characters like puppies vying for food, Heine cleverly captures complex political concepts in an accessible manner. This historical artwork sheds light on early 20th-century German socialist movements and their struggle against industrial exploitation and starvation wages. It reflects concerns surrounding labor conditions and calls attention to social welfare issues faced by workers during this period of rapid industrialization.
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