The use of visuals in the epic poem "Bob Thin, or The Poorhouse Fugitive" is Chartist propaganda. These visuals make use of counter-factuals, as is seen in the last two images. The first four images intend to show how both the ecclesiastic and governmental forces that are in existence combine together against the interests of the poor working man.
Click to see sample #1 | Illuminated "D", a devil bending a human being like a bow and arrow |
Click to see sample #2 | Illuminated "I" and "W"; the "W" shows the marriage of church and state |
Click to see sample #3 | Illuminated "G" is of Queen Victoria in an opulent bonnet |
Click to see sample #4 | Illuminated "W" and "R"; the "R" is a wealthy Member of Parliament |
The character of the next two images changes radically. Now the images are very lyrical, as these images are in a counter-factually idealized future time.
Click to see sample #5 | Illuminated "E", "S", "T" and "W" blend with a lyrical scene |
Click to see sample #6 | Illuminated "A", "T", "W", "S", "S" and "S" blend with a lyrical scene |
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