Cartoon / Ireland 1890
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Cartoon / Ireland 1890
GLADSTONE AND PARNELL Gladstone breaks with Parnell after the O Shea case. Date: 1890
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Breaks Case Gladstone Parnell Shea
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This political cartoon, dated 1890 from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a pivotal moment in Irish history: the estrangement of two influential figures, William E. Gladstone and Charles Stewart Parnell, following the O'Shea case. Gladstone, a British statesman and four-time Prime Minister, is shown turning his back on Parnell, the Irish nationalist leader, symbolizing the end of their political alliance. The caption beneath the image reads, "Gladstone and Parnell: A Parting of the Ways." The O'Shea case, also known as the Parnell divorce case, began when Parnell's wife, Katherine, accused him of bigamy after it was revealed that he had previously married and fathered children with another woman. The scandal rocked the Irish nationalist movement, and many in the British government saw it as an opportunity to weaken Parnell's influence. Gladstone, who had previously been a strong supporter of Parnell and the Irish Home Rule movement, was one of those who distanced himself from the Irish leader in the wake of the scandal. The cartoon illustrates this turning point, with Gladstone's stern expression and outstretched hand symbolizing his decision to break away from Parnell. The cartoon is a powerful reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between Ireland and Great Britain during this period. It also underscores the significance of personal scandals in shaping political alliances and the course of history.
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