The Catered-Cranium Connection Analysis
Jessica Therien
EN-102
Dr. Sullivan
3 October 2013
The Catered-Cranium Connection A commonly seen motif around Halloween time is having a head on a plate without the body. Questionably, has it ever been researched as to where this clichéd phenomenon came from? The humorous and frightful situation is actually derived from the scriptural story of Salome. Salome was a traveler with the catholic god, Jesus, and she was an attendee of his death and other events. The story proceeds as she demands her mother’s aspiration for John the Baptist’s head on a plate. Her mother, Herodias, had wedded King Herod’s brother, Philip, and after they had separated, she wanted to remarry to King Herod, himself (King). However the Baptist denied and thus, she had her daughter demand for his head to be brought on a plate. …show more content…
The cartoon, with what seems to be a caterer holding a platter with a cranium, or skull on it, is handing the lovely gift to a woman. The scenery is outlandish and ornamental. This female (representing Salome) seems to be disappointed or upset with the piece she received. The image appears to have a part of the face missing, possibly upsetting Salome.
To assist the sketched cartoon, the caption, “You dare to garnish my wages?” is added to deepen the controversy of the story. This footer can be interpreted in many ways. The most analytical enquiry of the caption would be that King Herod is now regretting telling Salome that she could have anything she wanted, but could not take back what he said. Was he going to garnish her wages for her specific deed? Perhaps the caption
EN-102
Dr. Sullivan
3 October 2013
The Catered-Cranium Connection A commonly seen motif around Halloween time is having a head on a plate without the body. Questionably, has it ever been researched as to where this clichéd phenomenon came from? The humorous and frightful situation is actually derived from the scriptural story of Salome. Salome was a traveler with the catholic god, Jesus, and she was an attendee of his death and other events. The story proceeds as she demands her mother’s aspiration for John the Baptist’s head on a plate. Her mother, Herodias, had wedded King Herod’s brother, Philip, and after they had separated, she wanted to remarry to King Herod, himself (King). However the Baptist denied and thus, she had her daughter demand for his head to be brought on a plate. …show more content…
The cartoon, with what seems to be a caterer holding a platter with a cranium, or skull on it, is handing the lovely gift to a woman. The scenery is outlandish and ornamental. This female (representing Salome) seems to be disappointed or upset with the piece she received. The image appears to have a part of the face missing, possibly upsetting Salome.
To assist the sketched cartoon, the caption, “You dare to garnish my wages?” is added to deepen the controversy of the story. This footer can be interpreted in many ways. The most analytical enquiry of the caption would be that King Herod is now regretting telling Salome that she could have anything she wanted, but could not take back what he said. Was he going to garnish her wages for her specific deed? Perhaps the caption