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1. The Suffragette Madonna image was particularly popular during this time, and there were many different versions made. Why would this particular visual representation be so appealing to those who opposed enfranchisement of women?

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   Questions: - The Suffragette Madonna image was particularly popular during this time, and there were many different versions made. Why would this particular visual representation be so appealing to those who opposed enfranchisement of women?
2. How does the composition—use of space, color, placement of objects—add to the emotional appeal of this visual text? How does the expression on the baby’s face contribute to this appeal?

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   Questions: - How does the composition—use of space, color, placement of objects—add to the emotional appeal of this visual text? How does the expression on the baby’s face contribute to this appeal?
3. In what ways is the physical appearance of the man in Suffragette Madonna feminized? Pay attention to his clothing, gaze, expression, and facial characteristics.

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   Questions: - In what ways is the physical appearance of the man in Suffragette Madonna feminized? Pay attention to his clothing, gaze, expression, and facial characteristics.
4. Uncle Sam, Suffragee is a parody of the Uncle Sam depictions commonly used during the period. What elements are especially noteworthy here? Consider the costume, stance, and facial expression.

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   Questions: - Uncle Sam, Suffragee is a parody of the Uncle Sam depictions commonly used during the period. What elements are especially noteworthy here? Consider the costume, stance, and facial expression.
5. In what ways is the feminization of Uncle Sam the same as and different from that of the man in Suffragette Madonna?

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   Questions: - In what ways is the feminization of Uncle Sam the same as and different from that of the man in Suffragette Madonna?
6. What exactly is the tone of the comedy in each of these postcards? Is it sarcastic humor, bitter irony, playful wit, or something else? Cite specifics from each postcard to support your perspective.

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   Questions: - What exactly is the tone of the comedy in each of these postcards? Is it sarcastic humor, bitter irony, playful wit, or something else? Cite specifics from each postcard to support your perspective.
7. Are these two postcards making similar visual arguments, or do you see differences in claims or strategies? Is the chief purpose of each to discredit and denigrate women, to mock men who support enfranchising women, or something else?

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   Questions: - Are these two postcards making similar visual arguments, or do you see differences in claims or strategies? Is the chief purpose of each to discredit and denigrate women, to mock men who support enfranchising women, or something else?