This propaganda poster is representative of the causes of the 1848 revolutions throughout the symbols shown in it. First of all, the puppet is a very significant figure of this poster as it is the main focus as the subject & title: "Puppet of 1848". I believe that the puppet symbolizes Europe through the revolutions as it is being controlled by Socialism, Revolutionary Forces, and Taxation. Notice how the puppet is bound by these forces and is slumped, and unhappy. The scissors shown as "Liberty" on the right of the puppet symbolizes the key to untie the puppet from its weights. This is shown in a positive and heroic light. Overall, I think this poster was well represented in the idea of the causes behind the 1848 revolutions.
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